Whiny: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiny

[ ˈwaɪni ]

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behavior

Having a complaining or fretful attitude.

Synonyms

complaining, fretful, petulant

Examples of usage

She was whiny and demanding, always finding something to complain about.
The whiny customer kept asking for a refund, even though the store policy clearly stated no returns.

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voice

High-pitched and annoying in tone.

Synonyms

grating, nasal, shrill

Examples of usage

Her whiny voice grated on my nerves, making it difficult to concentrate.
I couldn't stand listening to his whiny tone any longer, so I walked away.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chorão

🇮🇳 रोने वाला

🇩🇪 weinerlich

🇮🇩 mengeluh

🇺🇦 плаксивий

🇵🇱 płaczliwy

🇯🇵 泣き虫

🇫🇷 pleurnichard

🇪🇸 quejumbroso

🇹🇷 mızmız

🇰🇷 투덜거리는

🇸🇦 كثير الشكوى

🇨🇿 ufňukaný

🇸🇰 ufňukaný

🇨🇳 爱发牢骚的

🇸🇮 jokav

🇮🇸 vælulegur

🇰🇿 жылауық

🇬🇪 ტირილიანი

🇦🇿 ağlağan

🇲🇽 quejumbroso

Word origin

The word 'whiny' originated from the Middle English word 'whinen', which meant 'to complain or moan'. Over time, it evolved to 'whiny' in the 19th century, describing someone who complains or has a high-pitched tone. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is constantly complaining or has an annoying tone.