Synonyms of whistle

Antonyms of whistle

Collocations of whistle

whistle loudly
Frequency: 70 %

He could whistle loudly enough to be heard from across the field.

whistle a tune
Frequency: 60 %

She began to whistle a tune as she walked down the street.

whistle a happy tune
Frequency: 50 %

She would often whistle a happy tune when she was in a good mood.

whistle while you work
Frequency: 45 %

Remember to whistle while you work to make the time pass faster.

whistle in the dark
Frequency: 35 %

He started to whistle in the dark to keep his spirits up.

Idiomatic Expressions for whistle

  • Phrase: whistle past the graveyard
    Meaning: to try to stay cheerful in a difficult or frightening situation; to be in denial about something serious
    Usage: Despite the bad news, he continued to whistle past the graveyard and pretend everything was fine.