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whistler

[hwis-ler, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs lər, ˈwɪs- /
NOUN
tattletale
Synonyms
STRONG
blabber blabbermouth busybody canary fink gossip informer nark quidnunc rat rumormonger scandalmonger snitch snitcher squeaker squealer stoolie tabby talebearer taleteller tattler telltale tipster troublemaker whistleblower windbag
WEAK
bigmouth fat mouth gasser peacher polly ratfink sleazemonger stool pigeon

Example Sentences

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The Celtic boss was not at all happy with Beaton's VAR performance in their recent loss at Hearts, but insists he has no issue with the choice of whistler at Ibrox.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Also, about Tuesday’s playlist … how could you possibly put together a mix of whistling songs without noted whistler Andrew Bird?!

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

I heard that you're a good whistler, but that you also had to be dubbed.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2023

Last summer, while recording with Molly Lewis, the popular whistler, at the Sound Factory in Hollywood, Rogê met Brenneck, one of the studio’s resident producers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2022

By the end of the tune, I have found the whistler, a wizened old man in a faded red shirt and overalls.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins