Term Gallery logo

Meanings of whiny in English

Habitually complaining.

        Related terms
        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        Always the same thin, ratty face, shabby, out-of-date clothes, whiny, penetrating voice.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
        About this term
        More collocations
        Whiny through the time
        Whiny across language varieties
        United States of America
        Common