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Definition of whinny

whinny

/ˈwɪn.i/
whin · ny
Plural:whinnies
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Past Simple:whinnied
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Past Participle:whinnied
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Present Participle:whinnying
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whinny Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A gentle, high-pitched neigh made by a horse, especially as a greeting or expression of pleasure.

Example

"The mare greeted her trainer with a soft whinny as he approached the stable door."

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• verb

1

To make a gentle, high-pitched neigh (of a horse).

Example

"The ponies began to whinny eagerly when they heard the sound of the feed bucket."

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• Rhymes for whinny

• Nearby Words

whingy
whininess
whiningly
whinny
whiny
whip
whip snake

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, the word is of imitative origin, likely related to 'whine' and mimicking the soft, high-pitched vocalization of a horse.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whinny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whinny
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