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, equivalent to whistle +‎ -ing.

Noun

whistling (plural whistlings)

1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

Anagrams

• whitlings