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Whiny vs Whingy - What's the difference?

whiny | whingy |

As adjectives the difference between whiny and whingy

is that whiny is whining; tending to whine or complain while whingy is of or pertaining to whinging; tending to whinge.

whiny

English

Adjective

(er)
  • whining; tending to whine or complain.
    • Emily is very whiny ; she keeps complaining about trivial things.

    whingy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to whinging; tending to whinge.