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whiner

[hwahy-ner, wahy‐] / ˈʰwaɪ nər, waɪ‐ /
















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Look, he’s everything our mothers told us not to be: a bully, braggart, whiner, liar and name-caller.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2024

Although the Goldenblatts very much exemplify the ideal marriage even now, Charlotte's resumption of her career temporarily transforms her doting husband into a gigantic whiner.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2023

It made me realize that I’m a negative, hateful whiner too.

From Slate Jan. 24, 2021

“I’m a whiner by nature, so every week, after the first couple, I was like, oh, I’ve got to get down there,” Janovitz says.

From Washington Post Jul. 9, 2020

Dad thought I was a whiner and a procrastinator, which made him exasperated and annoyed.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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