whistle

/wˈɪsə‍l/

/ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ/

to whistle

MAIN VERB

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

synonyms : sing

utter or express by whistling

move with, or as with, a whistling sound

move, send, or bring as if by whistling

give a signal by whistling

Whistle

an inexpensive fipple flute

the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

synonyms : whistling

a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun

a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

synonyms : whistling

Examples

1. Here, wet your whistle.

2. The whistle went for the end of the game.

3. He whistles constantly and it gets on Charlotte's nerves.

4. Your Jeep is as clean as a whistle.