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What is the definition of word whiney?

Whiney is an adjective that describes someone who complains excessively or in a high-pitched, annoying voice. It can also describe something that is characterized by whining.

Definition:

* Characterized by or expressing whining.

* Complaining excessively or in a high-pitched, annoying voice.

Synonyms:

* Complaining

* Moaning

* Grumbling

* Peevish

* Pitiful

* Wailing

* Tearful

* Fussy

Example Sentences:

* "The child was being whiney and refused to eat his vegetables."

* "Her whiney voice grated on my nerves."

* "The movie had a whiney soundtrack that made it hard to enjoy."

Note:

Whiney is often used in a negative sense to describe someone who is perceived as being annoying or overly dramatic.

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