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    whistle
    /ˈwɪsl/

    noun

    • 1. a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.
    • 2. a suit. informal British

    verb

    • 1. emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth: "the audience cheered and whistled"

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