whiny
adjective/ˈwaɪni/
Frequency rank: #14,563 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Tending to complain or make high-pitched fretful sounds; overly fussy.
Example sentence
The child became whiny after missing his afternoon nap.
Synonyms & related words
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