adjective
- having the taste, smell, or characteristics of wine
- complaining in an annoying way; whining
Usage: informal; variant spelling of ‘whiny’
Examples
- The sauce had a winey flavor from the red wine reduction.
- The cheese paired well with the winey notes in the dish.
- Stop being so winey about having to do chores.
- The winey aroma filled the kitchen as she cooked.
- His winey attitude made everyone avoid him.
- The marinade gave the meat a slightly winey taste.