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whiny

[hwahy-nee, wahy-] / ˈʰwaɪ ni, ˈwaɪ- /




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In fact, she seems to think he’s a whiny little worm.

From Los Angeles Times

And we are asked to see the "vulnerable" as a small number of whiny people on death’s door anyway.

From Salon

The main tone of the videos is whiny, as the hosts complain endlessly that career federal employees look down on them.

From Salon

He speaks in a nasally tone that sounds whiny even when he is sincere.

From Salon

Then again, some dogs are just more inclined to bark than others based on their breed, with Siberian huskies particularly notorious for being whiny.

From Salon