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WHINY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does whiny mean?

• WHINY (adjective)
The adjective WHINY has 1 sense:

1. habitually complaining

Familiarity information: WHINY used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• WHINY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Habitually complaining

Synonyms:

querulous; whiney; whiny; fretful; whining

Context example:

a whining child

Similar:

complaining; complaintive (expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment)

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