whispering

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

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Verb

whispering

1. present participle and gerund of whisper

Adjective

whispering (comparative more whispering, superlative most whispering)

1. that whispers
2. associated with whispers

Derived terms

• whispering gallery
• Whispering Jack

Noun

whispering (plural whisperings)

1. Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

Derived terms

• horse-whispering
• whispering campaign

 

Translations

Something that is whispered

• Bulgarian: слух (bg) m (sluh), мълва (bg) f (mǎlva)
• French: chuchotement (fr) m
• German: Geflüster (de) n