Whistled Meaning in English
word · lemma: whistle
ˈhwɪsəɫd/, /ˈwɪsəɫd
WIS-uhld
wˈɪsəld
WIS-uhld
Definition
Made a high sound by blowing air through the lips or a whistle. It can show calling attention or making music.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'whistle.' Common with people and animals. Can mean using lips or an object. 'Whistled at' someone can be positive (impressed) or negative (rude). Often used for calling, signaling, or music.
Spanish: silbóPortuguese (BR): assobiouPortuguese (PT): assobiouChinese (Simplified): 吹口哨Chinese (Traditional): 吹口哨Hindi: सीटी बजाईArabic: صفّرBengali: শিস দিয়েছিলRussian: свистнулJapanese: 口笛を吹いたVietnamese: huýt sáoKorean: 휘파람을 불었다Turkish: ıslık çaldıUrdu: سیٹی بجائیIndonesian: bersiul
Example Sentences
He whistled to call his dog.
basic
The referee whistled to stop the game.
basic
She whistled a happy tune.
basic
He whistled when he saw how beautiful the view was.
natural
Someone whistled at me on the street, but I just kept walking.
natural
The bird whistled softly in the morning.
natural