whinny¹ Definition
whinny² Definition
whinny (hwin′ē, 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 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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