Meaning & use
Whinnying
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Making the high-pitched, wavering sound characteristic of a horse.
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The horse kept whinnying nervously as the storm approached.
From the stable came the sound of a foal whinnying for its mother.
A note on using this word
A whinny is generally softer and shorter than a full neigh, often used by horses for close-range communication rather than long-distance calls.
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neighing
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