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whistling

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪs(ə)lɪŋ/

The English word “whistling” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English whistlynge, equivalent to whistle + -ing.

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