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Vocabulary Entry
whiny
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a high-pitched voice.
Example Sentences
"The whiny child refused to eat her vegetables."
"His whiny tone made it hard for anyone to take him seriously."
"Nobody likes to listen to a whiny complaint all day."
V
verb
To complain or express dissatisfaction in a weak or high-pitched manner.
Example Sentences
"She tends to whiny when things don't go her way."
"He just kept whiny about the long wait."
"If you continue to whiny, no one will want to help you."