noun

whiner

Whiner (noun) means someone who complains often, especially about small or unimportant things. Example: “Nobody wanted to work with him because he was such a whiner.”

noun

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 notes

In 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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Etymology

From whine + -er.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for whiner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whiner” mean?

The word “whiner” means someone who complains often, especially about small or unimportant things. In plain terms, a person who complains a lot, often over minor issues.

How do you use “whiner” in a sentence?

Here is “whiner” used in a sentence: “Nobody wanted to work with him because he was such a whiner.”

What part of speech is “whiner”?

“Whiner” is a noun.

What is the meaning of whiner?

"whiner" (noun) means someone who complains often, especially about small or unimportant things.

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