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Meanings of whiny in English

Habitually complaining.

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Usage of whiny in English
1
It lifted with a whiny squeak, obviously complaining from lack of use.
Strong, sleek and sinful
2
It was a plea, she'd never heard his voice so whiny before.
The Reality Dysfunction
3
He pulled up short, crying out in despair, making small, whiny noises.
The lake
4
But you also have to deal with whiny kids and lecherous adults.
News.com.au
5
If Nikki came back at him whiny or defensive, she'd be finished.
Driving Heat
6
There was an electric wailing sound in the distance, high-pitched and whiny.
Monster Hunter Vendetta
7
She might be whiny, and snippy, and crabby, but she's no killer.
Alpine for You
8
Always the same thin, ratty face, shabby, out-of-date clothes, whiny, penetrating voice.
Junky
9
And, if he wins, liberals will be very whiny and hilarious losers.
The Guardian
10
I swear, it's like working with a bunch of whiny little children.
From hell with love
11
This whiny girl is still alive because he doesn't do stupid crap.
Ghost Story
12
Instead of stepping up, I just acted like a whiny, ridiculous idiot.
Crushed
13
I'm important,' Hektor said in a mockingly high and whiny voice.
The unincorporated man
14
The problem is that too often feminism is whiny and depressing.
The Guardian
15
First time I ever heard your whiny voice, I wanted to lick you.
American empire: blood and iron
16
Conversation was a persistent background hum, children calling out in their whiny voices.
The Reality Dysfunction
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