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Whistling

verb
/ˈ(h)wɪslɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.verbTo make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
"Never whistle at a funeral."
2.verbTo make a similar sound by forcing air through a musical instrument or a pipe etc.
"The stream train whistled as it passed by."
3.verbTo move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.
"A bullet whistled past."
4.verbTo send, signal, or call by a whistle.

Synonyms

hissingwheezingtunelesstrillingtweetingchirpingtwitteringpipingwarblingshrillingsibilatingkeening

Rhymes With

bristlingkislingkissling
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