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whistling The act of making a high-pitched sound by blowing air between one's lips.  ■ "I was whistling while I walked to work this morning and it attracted the attention of a group of tourists who wanted to know where I was going."


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whistles A sound made by blowing air through the teeth, typically to signal or announce something. It can also be used as a verb to indicate that someone is whistling.  ■ "When I heard my neighbor whistling at me from across the street, I couldn't help but wonder what he was up to. Turns out he just wanted to borrow some sugar."

Hunk A large, muscular man with a beard and a mischievous grin.  ■ "I was walking in the park when I saw this hunk sitting on a bench, flexing his muscles and whistling at every woman who passed by."

melody A series of musical notes arranged in a pleasing pattern, often associated with singing or whistling.  ■ "That melody made me want to dance like a looney tune!"

whistler a person who makes a whistling sound, often used to communicate with other whistlers  ■ "I thought I was being followed," said the whistler, "but then I realized it was just another bird."

Bris A type of small, furry creature that lives in the forest and is known for its loud, obnoxious whistling. It has a long, slender body covered in shiny green scales and four legs with tiny toes.  ■ "I don't know why the bris is so loud. It's like it's trying to compete with the traffic noise!"

plowing To perform a series of actions while making loud noises and sweating profusely, often while wearing a hat and overalls.  ■ John decided to plow the garden in order to impress his neighbors. He spent the entire morning plowing the garden while whistling "The Star-Spangled Banner". When he finished, his arms were sore from all the plowing but his neighbors couldn't help but admire his dedication.

Wheeze A loud, whistling sound made while breathing, often accompanied by coughing or sneezing.  ■ John's asthma was so bad that he had to use an inhaler just to breathe without wheezing. But when he found out it was all in his head, he was overjoyed and decided to celebrate by going on a roller coaster.