whinny Hear it!

whinny¹ Definition

whinny (hwinē, win-)

adjective -·nier, -·ni·est

covered with whin, or furze

Etymology: whin + -y

whinny² Definition

whinny (hwinē, win-)

intransitive verb whin·nied, whin·ny·ing

to neigh in a low, gentle, contented way

Etymology: prob. echoic

transitive verb

to express with a whinny

noun pl. -·nies

the whinnying of a horse, or a similar sound

whinny Synonyms

whinny

v.

whinny Usage Examples

Preposition: of

horse: From behind, she heard the terrified whinny of a horse.

Object

cry: Throwing back his shaggy maned head, he gave a high whinnying cry.

Converse of object

give: Outside I heard my horse give a sudden whinny of fright, plunging wildly around, and then all was quiet again.

Noun used with modifier

horse: Every horse whinny, every clash of steel or flight of arrows is scored for orchestra.

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