whistling

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

whistling

  1. present participle and gerund of whistle

Etymology 2[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

whistling (plural whistlings)

  1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

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