Whinny
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make the gentle, high-pitched neigh or cry that is characteristic of a horse.
“The mare would whinny softly whenever she heard her owner's familiar footsteps approaching.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
whin·ny
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Wordle
WH opener, double N in positions four and five, ends in Y, three uncommon positional clues
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Scrabble
Double N and Y, all common tiles, double-N is efficient if you have spare N tiles
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