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hwahy
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whin·y
/
ˈʰwaɪ
ni
,
ˈwaɪ-
/
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hwahy
-nee
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adjective,
whin·i·er,
whin·i·est.
complaining; fretful; cranky:
The baby is whiny because he missed his nap.
Also,
whin·ey.
Origin:
1850–55;
whine
+
-y
1
Related forms
whin·i·ness,
noun
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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whiny
(ˈwaɪnɪ)
—
adj
,
whinier
,
whiniest
1.
high-pitched and plaintive
2.
peevish; complaining
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