whoop |
whistle |
Related terms |
Whoop is a related term of whistle.
In lang=en terms the difference between whoop and whistle
is that
whoop is to shout, to yell while
whistle is to send, signal, or call by a whistle.
As nouns the difference between whoop and whistle
is that
whoop is an exclamation, a cry, usually of joy while
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound.
As verbs the difference between whoop and whistle
is that
whoop is to make a whoop or
whoop can be (informal) to beat, to strike while
whistle is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
whistle |
underwear |
As nouns the difference between whistle and underwear
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
underwear is clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
As a verb whistle
is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
scream |
whistle |
Related terms |
Scream is a related term of whistle.
As nouns the difference between scream and whistle
is that
scream is a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, usually horror, fear, excitement et cetera can be the exclamation of a word, but is usually a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound, particularly /æ/ or /i/ while
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound.
As verbs the difference between scream and whistle
is that
scream is to cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech while
whistle is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
whistle |
blow |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between whistle and blow
is that
whistle is to move in such a way as to create a whistling sound while
blow is to breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.
In transitive terms the difference between whistle and blow
is that
whistle is to send, signal, or call by a whistle while
blow is to put out of breath; to cause to blow from fatigue.
As nouns the difference between whistle and blow
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
blow is a strong wind.
As verbs the difference between whistle and blow
is that
whistle is to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips while
blow is to produce an air current.
As an adjective blow is
blue.
whistle |
jeer |
Related terms |
Whistle is a related term of jeer.
As nouns the difference between whistle and jeer
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
jeer is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery or
jeer can be (nautical) a gear; a tackle.
As verbs the difference between whistle and jeer
is that
whistle is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips while
jeer is to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
whistle |
grumble |
In lang=en terms the difference between whistle and grumble
is that
whistle is to send, signal, or call by a whistle while
grumble is to utter in a grumbling fashion.
As nouns the difference between whistle and grumble
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
grumble is (onomatopoeia) a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
As verbs the difference between whistle and grumble
is that
whistle is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips while
grumble is to make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
whistle |
giggle |
As nouns the difference between whistle and giggle
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
giggle is a high-pitched, silly laugh.
As verbs the difference between whistle and giggle
is that
whistle is to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips while
giggle is to laugh gently or in a high-pitched voice; to laugh in a silly or giddy way.
whistle |
sing |
In intransitive terms the difference between whistle and sing
is that
whistle is to move in such a way as to create a whistling sound while
sing is to produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
In transitive terms the difference between whistle and sing
is that
whistle is to send, signal, or call by a whistle while
sing is to soothe with singing.
As nouns the difference between whistle and sing
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
sing is a gathering for the purpose of singing songs.
As verbs the difference between whistle and sing
is that
whistle is to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips while
sing is to produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
whistle |
whirtle |
As nouns the difference between whistle and whirtle
is that
whistle is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound while
whirtle is (engineering) a perforated steel die through which wires or tubes are drawn to form them.
As a verb whistle
is (ambitransitive) to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth to produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
whistle |
whistly |
As a noun whistle
is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order, or driven by steam or otherwise, to make a whistling sound.
As a verb whistle
is to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
As an adverb whistly is
silently.
As an adjective whistly is
making a whistling sound.
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