whinnied

Meanings

• Verb (intransitive)

  The sound made by a horse when it is excited or anxious.

  - "The horse whinnied when it saw the carrot."
  - "Why is the horse whinnied so loudly?"

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Variants

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whinnied , whinnies , whinny , whinnying

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Etymology

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Old English hwinian, hwīgan, hweorhian, to cry out, whine, from hweorh, a cry.

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Trivia

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1. A whinnied sound can be heard up to a mile away.

2. The sound of a horse whinnied is similar to that of a human baby crying.

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Related Concepts

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1. Equine behavior: The study of horse behavior and communication, including vocalizations such as whinnies.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a horse whinnied is often used to signify its excitement, fear, or anticipation. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Horse's Hoof Upon the Stairs,' the whinnied sound is a harbinger of supernatural occurrences.

How to Memorize "whinnied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse making a whinnied sound. Imagine its ears pricked up, nostrils flared, and eyes wide with excitement or fear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a horse whinnied with excitement or anxiety. Think of a horse in a pasture, seeing its favorite treat or sensing danger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of whinnied. For example, 'W-H-I-N-N-I-E-D' could stand for 'Whinnying Horses Indicate Excitement or Danger'.

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