whistling

Plural: whistlings

Noun

• the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
• the act of whistling a tune
  • "his cheerful whistling indicated that he enjoyed his work"
• the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
• A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

Verb

• make whistling sounds
  • "He lay there, snoring and whistling"
• move with, or as with, a whistling sound
• utter or express by whistling
• move, send, or bring as if by whistling
• make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
• give a signal by whistling
• present participle and gerund of whistle

Synonyms

sing, whistle