I. ˈhwi-nē, ˈwi- verb
( whin·nied ; whin·ny·ing )
Etymology: probably imitative
Date: 1530
intransitive verb
: to neigh especially in a low or gentle way
transitive verb
: to utter with or as if with a whinny
II. noun
( plural whinnies )
Date: circa 1823
1. : the neigh of a horse especially when low or gentle
2. : a sound resembling a neigh