The horse whinnied loudly when it saw its owner approaching.
whinny in excitement
Frequency:
60
%
The horse whinnied in excitement before the race began.
whinny in pain
Frequency:
50
%
The injured horse whinnied in pain as the vet examined its leg.
whinny softly
Frequency:
45
%
The foal whinnied softly as it nuzzled against its mother.
Idiomatic Expressions for whinny
Phrase: whinny like a horse
Meaning: to make a high-pitched, horse-like noise
Usage: The child started to whinny like a horse when he didn't get his way.