adjective
- complaining in an annoying, high-pitched, or childish way
Usage: informal
Examples
- The whiny child refused to eat his vegetables.
- She became whiny when she didn’t get her way.
- His whiny voice made everyone want to leave the room.
- Stop being so whiny about doing your homework.
- The whiny customer complained about everything on the menu.
- I can’t stand his whiny attitude when things don’t go perfectly.