Pronunciation: /ˈhwɪni/

Definitions of whinny

noun the sound a horse makes

Example Sentences

A1 The horse let out a loud whinny when it saw its owner approaching.

A2 I heard a whinny coming from the stable as I walked past.

B1 The whinny of the horse could be heard echoing through the countryside.

B2 The whinny of the mare was a familiar sound on the farm.

C1 The whinny of the stallion was so powerful, it could be heard from miles away.

C2 The whinny of the horse was a symphony of sound, blending with the rustling of the leaves and the chirping of birds.

verb to make the sound a horse makes

Example Sentences

A1 The horse whinnied when it saw its owner approaching.

A2 She whinnied with excitement as she rode the horse for the first time.

B1 The stable was filled with the sound of horses whinnying in the morning.

B2 The mare whinnied loudly, calling out to her foal in the distance.

C1 The champion racehorse whinnied in anticipation before the big race.

C2 The experienced equestrian could tell the mood of the horse by how it whinnied.

Examples of whinny in a Sentence

formal The sound of a horse's whinny echoed through the stables.

informal I knew my horse was happy when I heard her whinny as I approached the barn.

slang The horse let out a loud whinny when it saw its favorite treat.

figurative The child's laughter filled the room, sounding like a joyful whinny.

Grammatical Forms of whinny

past tense

whinnied

plural

whinnies

comparative

more whinny

superlative

most whinny

present tense

whinnies

future tense

will whinny

perfect tense

have whinnied

continuous tense

is whinnying

singular

whinny

positive degree

whinny

infinitive

to whinny

gerund

whinnying

participle

whinnied

Origin and Evolution of whinny

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'whinny' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'whinen' which meant to neigh or whinny like a horse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whinny' has retained its original meaning of the sound made by a horse, but it is now also used metaphorically to describe any high-pitched or shrill sound made by an animal or person.