noun
whiner
noun
1
Someone who complains often, especially about small or unimportant things.
"Nobody wanted to work with him because he was such a whiner."
How to Use Whiner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who complains a lot, often over minor issues.
When to use it
Informal and slightly dismissive — calling someone a whiner is a mild insult.
Word Forms
whiners plural
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