Whistling: meaning, definitions and examples

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whistling

 

[ หˆwษชslษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assobio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfeifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersiul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwizd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ็ฌ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sifflement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑslฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜ํŒŒ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญskรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญskanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนๅฃๅ“จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพviลพg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flauta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silbido

Etymology

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.

See also: whistleblower.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,621, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.