First Known Use: 1530
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1whinny
verb whin·ny \ˈhwi-nē, ˈwi-\
of a horse : to make a gentle, high sound
whin·niedwhin·ny·ing
Full Definition of WHINNY
intransitive verb
: to neigh especially in a low or gentle way
transitive verb
: to utter with or as if with a whinny
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Origin of WHINNY
probably imitative
2whinny
noun
plural whinnies
Definition of WHINNY
1
: the neigh of a horse especially when low or gentle
2
: a sound resembling a neigh
First Known Use of WHINNY
circa 1823
WHINNY Defined for Kids
1whinny
verb whin·ny \ˈhwi-nē, ˈwi-\
whin·niedwhin·ny·ing
Definition of WHINNY for Kids
: to neigh usually in a low gentle way
2whinny
noun
plural whinnies
Definition of WHINNY for Kids
: a low gentle neigh
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