siffler — meaning in English

English meaning

• flute noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
• hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
• whistle verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

Senses

siffler is used for these senses in English:

• blow the whistle (team sports) To make a piercing sound which signals a referee's action or the end of a game.
• flute (transitive) To utter with a flutelike sound.
• hiss An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.
• hiss (intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping.
• whistle An act of whistling.
• wolf whistle To whistle in appreciation or sexual interest.

flute — full definition

1. noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
2. noun A tall, narrow glass used for drinking sparkling wine or champagne.
3. noun A long groove cut into a surface, such as a column or drill bit.
4. verb To play a flute, or produce a flute-like sound.

hiss — full definition

1. verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
2. verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
3. noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.

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