whinny

Definition of whinny

Nouns

the characteristic sounds made by a horse
Synonyms:
neigh, nicker, whicker
Type of:
cry
the characteristic utterance of an animal

Verbs

make a characteristic sound, of a horse
Synonyms:
neigh, nicker, whicker
Type of:
emit, let loose, let out, utter
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

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