IPA: /ˈwɪni/
KK: /ˈhwɪni/
To make a soft, high-pitched sound like a horse.
The horse began to whinny softly as it saw its owner approaching.
Past: whinnied
Past Participle: whinnied
A soft sound made by a horse, similar to a neigh, often used to express excitement or greeting.
The horse let out a gentle whinny as it saw its owner approaching.
To make a soft, high-pitched sound like a horse.
The horse began to whinny when it saw its owner approaching.
Past: whinnied
Past Participle: whinnied
Whinny → The word 'whinny' originates from Middle English 'whinien', which is imitative in nature, representing the sound made by a horse. It describes the characteristic sound that horses make, often associated with calling or expressing excitement.
Imagine a horse making a soft, gentle sound — that's what 'whinny' captures, as it mimics the noise horses make.