whistling
Translation
whistling, whistle
Examples
I heard a loud whistling from the kettle.
I heard a loud whistling from the kettle.
His constant whistling is quite annoying.
His constant whistling is quite annoying.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) whistling ((sound)) a sound made by whistling I heard a whistling sound.
Similar Words
Synonyms: piping, hooting, hissing
Etymology
From Old English 'hwistlian' (to whistle), which is of imitative origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of the wind 'whistling' through the trees.