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whistle at

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whistle at someone or something

to indicate approval or disapproval of someone or something by whistling. The men whistled at the beautiful woman who walked by. Everyone whistled at the enormous roast of beef the cook's assistant carried in.

See also: whistle

whistle at

v.

1. To express admiration or desire for someone or something by whistling: The construction crew whistled at passersby.

2. To express approval or disapproval of someone or something by whistling: The audience whistled at the performers.

See also: whistle