Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwahyn, wahyn]
- /ʰwaɪn, waɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwahyn, wahyn]
- /ʰwaɪn, waɪn/
Definitions of whiner word
- verb without object whiner to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger. 1
- verb without object whiner to snivel or complain in a peevish, self-pitying way: He is always whining about his problems. 1
- verb with object whiner to utter with or as if with a whine: I whined my litany of complaints. 1
- noun whiner a whining utterance, sound, or tone. 1
- noun whiner a feeble, peevish complaint. 1
- noun whiner One who whines about perceived problems; a complainer. 1
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Origin of whiner
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English whinen (v.), Old English hwīnan to whiz; cognate with Old Norse hvīna
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Parts of speech for Whiner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whiner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whiner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whiner
noun whiner
- moaner — One who moans.
- grumbler — A person who persistently grumbles; a complainer.
- complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
- grouch — to be sulky or morose; show discontent; complain, especially in an irritable way.
- misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
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