Meaning & Definition of Whistling in English
English⟶
Whistling
/wɪslɪŋ/
noun
1. The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
synonym:
- whistle,
- whistling
2. The act of whistling a tune
- "His cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"
synonym:
- whistling
3. The act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
- "The whistle signalled the end of the game"
synonym:
- whistle,
- whistling
Examples of using
Tom walked down the path, whistling a tune.
The wind was whistling in the broken window.
Please stop whistling.