whistling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
   whistle.
   
2. noun the act of whistling a tune
   
   • his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work
3. noun the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
   whistle.
   
   • the whistle signalled the end of the game
4. verb make whistling sounds
   whistle.
   
   • He lay there, snoring and whistling
5. verb move with, or as with, a whistling sound
   whistle.
   
   • The bullets whistled past him
6. verb utter or express by whistling
   whistle.
   
   • She whistled a melody
7. verb move, send, or bring as if by whistling
   whistle.
   
   • Her optimism whistled away these worries
8. verb make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
   whistle; sing.
   
   • the kettle was singing
   • the bullet sang past his ear
9. verb give a signal by whistling
   whistle.
   
   • She whistled for her maid

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