whistler

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who whistles, especially to express approval or disapproval.

  - "The crowd whistled in approval as the athlete crossed the finish line."
  - "The teacher was whistled at by the students during her lesson."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hoary marmot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whistler
hissler , missler , drizzler , fizzler

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Variants

List of all variants of whistler that leads to same result
whistler , whistlers , James Abbott McNeill Whistler , James McNeill Whistler , Whistler , Whistlerian

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Etymology

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The word 'whistler' comes from the Old English 'hwistlan' which means 'to hiss or whistle'.

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Trivia

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1. Whistling can be heard from much further away than speaking.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that whistling in the wind can predict an upcoming storm.

3. Whistling is a common sound effect used in movies and television shows to represent a crowd or large group.

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Related Concepts

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1. Approval: Whistling as a way to express approval is a common practice in many cultures.

2. Disapproval: Whistling as a way to express disapproval is also a common practice, especially in public settings.

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Culture

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Whistling has been used throughout history as a form of communication and expression. In some cultures, it is considered rude or disrespectful to whistle in certain situations, while in others it is a common way to show approval or disapproval.

How to Memorize "whistler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd at a sporting event, cheering and whistling in approval as their team scores a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whistler' with the image of a crowd whistling or the sound of whistling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whistling Willy' to remember the word 'whistler'.

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