to whistle
verb/ɐsuiˈaɾ/medium
as·so·bi·ar
Definition
To produce a sharp, penetrating sound, usually musical, by forcing air through contracted lips or between the teeth.
He usually whistles while he works.
The boy whistled to get the dog's attention.
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Common collocations
whistle a tunewhistle to callwhistle in admiration
Etymology
Do latim vulgar 'assibiare', de origem onomatopeica, imitativa do som.