Whiny: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiny
[ ˈwaɪni ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.