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- whisk broom/ˈwɪsk ˌbruːm/A small, handheld broom with a short handle and stiff bristles, used for sweeping small areas or surfaces.nounLow
- whisker/ˈwɪskə(r)/A long, stiff hair growing near the mouth or on the face of an animal, especially a mammal like a cat or mouse.nounB1
- whiskey/ˈwɪski/A distilled alcoholic spirit made from fermented grain mash, typically aged in wooden casks.adjectivenounB2
- whiskey jack/ˈwɪski ˌdʒæk/A common name for the Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), a grey, crested bird of the crow family found in northern forests.nounC2
- whiskey rebellion/ˈwɪski rɪˌbeljən/A historic tax protest by American farmers and distillers in the 1790s against a federal excise tax on whiskey.nounLow
- whiskey sour/ˈwɪski ˌsaʊə(r)/A classic cocktail made with whiskey (typically bourbon or rye), lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken and served over ice, often garnished with a cherry or orange slice.nounC1
- whisky/ˈwɪski/A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from fermented grain mash, typically aged in wooden casks.nounB2
- whisky mac/ˌwɪski ˈmæk/A mixed alcoholic drink consisting of whisky and ginger wine, typically served as a short drink.nounC1
- whisky-jack/ˈwɪski dʒæk/A gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis), a songbird native to North American boreal and mountain forests, known for its tameness and boldness around humans.nounLow
- whisper/ˈwɪspə/To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, typically to avoid being overheard.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- whispering/ˈwɪsp(ə)rɪŋ/Speaking very softly using one's breath without vocal cord vibration.adjectivenounB1
- whispering campaign/ˈwɪsp(ə)rɪŋ kamˌpeɪn/A coordinated effort to spread damaging rumors or insinuations about someone privately and surreptitiously, with the aim of undermining their reputation or position.nounC1-C2
- whispering gallery/ˈwɪsp(ə)rɪŋ ˈɡæləri/A room or circular space, often under a dome, where a quiet sound made at one point can be clearly heard at another distant point due to the reflection of sound waves along a curved wall.nounC2 / Very low frequency
- whist/wɪst/A classic trick-taking card game for four players in two partnerships, predecessor to bridge, characterized by silence during play.nounC2/Rare
- whist drive/ˈwɪst ˌdraɪv/A social event where multiple tables of players compete in the card game whist.nounC1
- whistle/ˈwɪs.əl/A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, especially between the lips or teeth, or through a small instrument; also the instrument itself that makes such a sound.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- whistle for/ˈwɪsəl fɔː/To expect something in vain; to ask for something without any realistic hope of getting it.verbLow
- whistle pig/ˈwɪsəl pɪɡ/A regional (chiefly North American) colloquial name for the yellow-bellied marmot or groundhog.nounVery low
- whistle stop/ˈwɪs.əl ˌstɒp/A very brief stop, especially during a tour or campaign.nounverbC1
- whistle up/ˈwɪs.əl ʌp/To summon or procure something quickly, often with effort or resourcefulness.verbLow (Idiomatic/Phrasal Verb)
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