Whiney-Whiny | Commonly Confused Words

Whiney

Someone who complains a lot in an annoying way

/ˈwaɪni/

Complaining in a high-pitched or petulant manner.

Both whiney and whiny refer to people or things that complain a lot, but whiney is a less common variant spelling of whiny.
Whiny is the preferred spelling in most English dictionaries, while whiney may appear less frequently.
Remember whiny by associating it with tiny whines, as both words end in y.
Notice that whiney has an extra e, which might make it appear more exaggerated, like an extended level of whining.
If youre in doubt, whiny is the safer choice as its more universally accepted.