whiner

noun

Definition of whinernext
1
as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things don't be a whiner—the hike's not that difficult

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2
as in crab
an irritable and complaining person among the hospital staff the patient in 504 had acquired a reputation for being a whiner

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  1. baby
  2. crab
  3. crybaby
  4. bear
  5. crank
Noun
  • In the clip, the chocolate Labrador, Daisy Doo, rested her head against the baby's carrier.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Astronomers have taken unprecedented images of baby planets in a distant star system.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of baby
Noun
  • Guests will savor various foods and wine pairings such as crab cakes and Kosta Browne chardonnay, smoked duck breast and Duckhorn red wine, trout and Kosta Browne 2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and braised short ribs and Kosta Browne Burgundy Series 2021 Beaune Premier Cru Pinot Noir.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Thankfully for me, the Cheesecake Factory just shared their crab wonton recipe.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of crab
Noun
  • This is the gold star of silent crybabies, heaped high with silent scorn, disapproval and frustration, all at once.
    — John Bowe, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The ‘crybaby’ gesture was recalled by Madrid supporters when Mallorca lost last season’s Copa del Rey final on penalties to Bilbao’s Athletic Club and a disappointed Maffeo was in tears afterwards.
    — Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of crybaby
Noun
  • For little ones, there's a Baby Walker Balance Bike (for ages 12-24 months; $59.99) decorated with a parade of bears.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Then, the bears' mother saw Rives and attacked him.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of bear
Noun
  • Cantilever umbrellas are designed to take on the elements, and this best-selling style has a convenient crank lift to adjust as needed.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This bike has an alloy crank for steady gearing and twist shifters with a rear derailleur.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of crank
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