whiny

whiny

adjective

whin′i·er, whin′i·est

of, given to, or characterized by whining: a whiny child

also sp. whin′ey

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Adjective

(comparative whinier, superlative whiniest)

whining; tending to whine or complain.
Emily is very whiny; she keeps complaining about trivial things.

Origin

whine +"Ž -y

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If you are sick of spending the holidays at grandma's house with nosy Aunt Sue and her whiny kids, then consider cruising the Nile this Christmas.
The child is not tired, hungry, or uncomfortable, but starts a whiny, fussy cry.

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