whistling

Meanings

Noun

• the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
• the act of whistling a tune
  • "his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"
• the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle

Verb

• make whistling sounds
  • "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
• move with, or as with, a whistling sound
• utter or express by whistling
• move, send, or bring as if by whistling
• make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
• give a signal by whistling

Synonyms

sing, whistle