n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: whis · tled ; whis · tling \ -s( ə -)li ŋ \
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 a : to utter a shrill clear sound by blowing or drawing air through the puckered lips b : to utter a shrill note or call resembling a whistle c : to make a shrill clear sound especially by rapid movement <the wind whistled > d : to blow or sound a whistle
2 a : to give a signal or issue an order or summons by or as if by whistling b : to make a demand without result <he did a sloppy job, so he can whistle for his money>
transitive verb
1 a : to send, bring, signal, or call by or as if by whistling b : to charge (as a basketball or hockey player) with an infraction
2 : to produce, utter, or express by whistling < whistle a tune>
– whis · tle · able \ -s ə -l ə -b ə l \ adjective
– whistle in the dark : to keep up one's courage by or as if by whistling