whistle meaning and definition

WHISTLE noun

Definition of whistle (noun)

1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
   • synonyms: whistling
2. the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
   • "the whistle signalled the end of the game"
   • synonyms: whistling
3. a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
4. acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
5. an inexpensive fipple flute
   • synonyms: pennywhistle, tin whistle

WHISTLE verb

Definition of whistle (verb)

1. make whistling sounds
   • "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
2. move with, or as with, a whistling sound
   • "The bullets whistled past him"
3. utter or express by whistling
   • "She whistled a melody"
4. move, send, or bring as if by whistling
   • "Her optimism whistled away these worries"
5. make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
   • "the kettle was singing"; "the bullet sang past his ear"
   • synonyms: sing
6. give a signal by whistling
   • "She whistled for her maid"