Whistling: meaning, definitions and examples

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whistling

[ ˈwɪslɪŋ ]

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sound

The action of producing a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

Synonyms

piping, tooting, tweeting

Examples of usage

He was whistling a tune as he walked down the street.
She whistled to get her dog's attention.

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music

A simple tune or call made by whistling.

Synonyms

call, signal, tune

Examples of usage

He greeted her with a cheerful whistle.
The whistle of the wind through the trees was soothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "whistling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assobio

🇮🇳 सीटी

🇩🇪 Pfeifen

🇮🇩 bersiul

🇺🇦 свист

🇵🇱 gwizd

🇯🇵 口笛

🇫🇷 sifflement

🇪🇸 silbido

🇹🇷 ıslık

🇰🇷 휘파람

🇸🇦 صفير

🇨🇿 pískání

🇸🇰 pískanie

🇨🇳 吹口哨

🇸🇮 žvižg

🇮🇸 flauta

🇰🇿 ысқырық

🇬🇪 სისინი

🇦🇿 fit

🇲🇽 silbido

Word origin

The word 'whistling' originated from the Old English word 'hwistlian', which meant to make a sibilant sound. Whistling has been a form of communication and expression for centuries, used in various cultures for signaling, music, and entertainment. It is a versatile skill that can convey emotions, commands, and melodies. Whistling is also associated with bird calls and the sounds of nature, adding a touch of harmony to the world around us.