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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.
Common collocations
whistle a tunewhistle to callwhistle in admiration

Etymology

Do latim vulgar 'assibiare', de origem onomatopeica, imitativa do som.

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