Etymology:
Imitative.
A word expressing a high-pitched ringing sound. (OED)
"After the final letter was published on Nov. 22, 1997, Rushdie told journalist (and mutual friend of le Carré’s) William Shawcross, 'If le Carré wants to get his friends to do a little proxy whinging, that’s his business. I’ve said what I have to say.'"
- Prachi Gupta, "Salman Rushdie and John le Carré reconcile after 15-year feud", 12 November 2012 Salon
HT: Wormbook
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