Whinny (Verb)
Meaning
Make a characteristic sound, of a horse.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The frightened horse let out a loud whinny as it reared up on its hind legs.
- As the rider approached, the mare began to whinny softly in anticipation of a treat.
- A faint whinny echoed through the empty stable, signaling the presence of a lone horse.
- The little pony whinnyed pitifully as it struggled to free itself from the tangled fence.
- In the distance, the horses whinnied loudly in response to the sound of the approaching trailer.