adj
whiny
WEYE-nee
adj
1
Prone to complaining in an annoying way, or having a complaining, nasal tone.
"His whiny tone made even reasonable requests sound like complaints."
"The toddler got whiny as nap time approached."
How to Use Whiny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSounding like, or behaving like, someone who complains constantly.
When to use it
Informal; used casually rather than in formal writing.
Word Forms
whinier comparative, whiniest superlative
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