Squinny (noun/verb)
sk-win-ee
A person who complains or whines / to complain or whine, to weep.
mid 19th century: of unknown origin; use of the term is associated with Hampshire, particularly the city of Portsmouth.
Example sentences
“Stop being such a squinny, they’ll be here soon!”
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