Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition whistle in British English

whistle verb

verb
/ˈwɪs(ə)l/
1

to make a tune or musical notes by forcing air through your mouth

Example

Sue whistled softly to herself.

Example

I wish you'd stop whistling that tune!

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
1.1

to make a high sound by forcing air through your mouth in order to get someone's attention, or to show that you like or dislike something

Example

The spectators jeered and whistled.

Example

She whistled softly to her friends.

Synonyms and related words
beep bleep chime
1.2

to blow a whistle as a warning or to get someone's attention

Example

The referee whistled for a free kick.

Synonyms and related words
warn alert tip off
1.3

if a machine, train, or boat whistles, a piece of equipment on it makes a loud high sound

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare beep bleep chime
1.4

if the wind whistles around or through a place, it makes a high sound because it is blowing strongly

Synonyms and related words
beep bleep chime
2

to move or to travel very quickly

Example

Her shot went whistling past the goalpost.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition whistle in British English