whistling

English

Etymology 1

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

Verb

whistling

  1. present participle 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

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