whist

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcibly expelling air between the lips.

  - "The whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water was ready."
  - "He gave a whistle to signal the start of the race."
  - "The crowd whistled in disapproval."

• Noun

  A small instrument used to make a loud, shrill sound, especially to signal or attract attention.

  - "The referee blew the whistle to start the game."
  - "The lighthouse keeper gave a long, loud whistle to warn sailors of the rocky shore."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whist
mist , twist , persist , list , wrist

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Whist (en) : A type of distilled spirit made from corn, especially in the southern United States.
   

2. Whist (en) : A person who is not welcomed or desired in a particular place or situation.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whist that leads to same result
whist , whisted , whisting , whists

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Forms

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whistles, whistled, whistling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hwistian, hwist 'to hiss, whistle'. The Proto-Germanic root is hweis-, which means 'to blow'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest whistle was recorded by Steve Axtell in 2005, measuring 101.7 meters (333.7 feet) in length.

2. In some cultures, whistling indoors is considered bad luck or an invitation to evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Signal: A whistle is a type of signal used to convey information or to attract attention.

2. Communication: Whistles are a form of non-verbal communication that can be used to convey a variety of meanings.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a whistle is often used to convey a sense of urgency or danger. In art, whistles have been depicted as symbols of warning or communication. In music, the whistle sound can be created using various techniques, such as the 'whistle register' in singing or electronic whistle sounds in music production.

How to Memorize "whist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of your lips and the forceful expulsion of air to create the sound of a whistle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a whistle with urgency, danger, or attention.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whistle while watching the whistling wizard' to remember the word.

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