Whistling — synonyms, definition

1. whistling (Noun)

1 synonym

whistle

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whistling (Noun) — The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture.

whistling (Noun) — The act of whistling a tune. ex. "his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"

whistling (Noun) — The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle. ex. "the whistling signalled the end of the game"

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music sign signal signaling signalling sound

1 synonym

singing

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whistling (Verb) — Produce a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. ex. "I whistle when I'm happy"

whistling (Verb) — Make whistling sounds. ex. "He lay there, snoring and whistling"

whistling (Verb) — Move with, or as with, a whistling sound. ex. "The bullets whistled past him"

whistling (Verb) — Utter or express by whistling. ex. "She whistled a melody"

whistling (Verb) — Move, send, or bring as if by whistling. ex. "Her optimism whistled away these worries"

whistling (Verb) — Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound. ex. "the kettle was whistling"

whistling (Verb) — Give a signal by whistling. ex. "She whistled for her maid"

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