whistling

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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

Verb

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whistling

  1. present participle and gerund of whistle

Etymology 2

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

Noun

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whistling (plural whistlings)

  1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

Anagrams

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