whistling

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈ(h)wɪslɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From Middle English whistlynge, equivalent to whistle +‎ -ing.

Verb

whistling

  1. present participle and gerund of whistle

Etymology 2

From Middle English whistlinge, whystlynge, from Old English hwistlung, equivalent to whistle +‎ -ing.

Noun

whistling (plural whistlings)

  1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.
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