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- [hwin-ee, win-ee]
- /ˈʰwɪn i, ˈwɪn i/
- /ˈwɪn.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwin-ee, win-ee]
- /ˈʰwɪn i, ˈwɪn i/
Definitions of whinny word
- verb without object whinny to utter the characteristic cry of a horse; neigh. 1
- verb with object whinny to express by whinnying. 1
- noun plural whinny a whinnying sound. 1
- noun whinny A gentle, high-pitched neigh. 1
- noun whinny horse: neigh 1
- verb whinny When a horse whinnies, it makes a series of high-pitched sounds, usually not very loudly. 0
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Origin of whinny
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; imitative; compare earlier whrinny, Latin hinnīre
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Parts of speech for Whinny
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whinny popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whinny
verb whinny
- neigh — to utter the cry of a horse; whinny.
- whicker — to whinny; neigh.
- nicker — a person or thing that nicks.
- call out — If you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency.
- yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.
noun whinny
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- outcry — a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
- wail — to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain.
- whine — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
Antonyms for whinny
noun whinny
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
Top questions with whinny
- what do you call a pony that doesn t whinny?
- why does a horse whinny?
- why do horses whinny?
- what is whinny?
- what animal makes a whinny sound?
- what is a whinny?
- what does whinny mean?
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