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
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- whiners
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Etymology
Formed from whine and -er.
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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.
