whistle-stop
English
Etymology
Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.
Noun
whistle-stop (plural whistle-stops)
Translations
Adjective
whistle-stop (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) Extremely brief and hurried.
- We've only got 30 minutes at the stadium, so I'll give you a whistle-stop tour.
Related terms
- whistle-stop cafe
- whistle-stop train tour