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   Whis·per

   /ˈ(h)wispər/

   

   verb

   • 1. speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy: "Alison was whispering in his ear" Similar murmurmuttermumblespeak/say softlyspeak/say in muted tonesspeak/say in hushed tonesspeak/say sotto vocebreathepurrsay under one's breathOpposite shout
   • ▪ be rumored: "it was whispered that he would soon die"
   • ▪ (of leaves, wind, or water) rustle or murmur softly.

   noun

   • 1. a soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase: "she spoke in a whisper" Similar murmurmuttermumblelow voicehushed toneundertoneOpposite shout
   • ▪ a rumor or piece of gossip: "whispers of a blossoming romance" Similar rumorstoryreportspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhintgossiphearsaywordscandaltittle-tattleidle talkon ditbavardageKaffeeklatschlabrishshu-shuinformal:buzzgossscuttlebuttteafurphyskinderrare:bruit
   • ▪ a soft rustling or murmuring sound: "the thunder of the surf became a muted whisper" Similar rustlemurmursighmoansoughwhooshwhirswishrare:susurrationbabbleburblepurllapliterary:plashOpposite howlroarroarthunder
   • ▪ a slight trace; a hint: "he didn't show even a whisper of interest" Similar tracescraptouchtingehintsuggestionsuspicionsoupçonwhiffinklingscintillawhitsparkglimmerflickeratomspeckbitouncedropdashjotiotashredcrumbmorselfragmentvestigegrainspotmitemodicuminformal:smidgensmidgetadstimarchaic:scantlingscruple

   Word Origin Old Englishhwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle.

   Derivatives

   • 1. whispery adjective

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   What does whisper mean?

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   What is Chinese Whispers?

   • Chinese whispers is a spoken language parlor game and an idiomatic English expression. The game is played by whispering a specific phrase from person to person until everyone has quietly said it, at which point the phrase is again spoken out loud. This often reveals a distorted and humorous version of the original phrase.

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   How do you play a whispering game?

   • The game is played by whispering a specific phrase from person to person until everyone has quietly said it, at which point the phrase is again spoken out loud. This often reveals a distorted and humorous version of the original phrase. As an idiom, its meaning comes from the game.

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Definitions of stage whisper. noun. a loud whisper that can be overheard; on the stage it is heard by the audience but it supposed to be inaudible to the rest of the cast. see more.

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   1 day ago · The lack of dynamic vocal shifts within tracks contributes to this issue, as Eilish often maintains a subdued, whisper-like delivery that can become tiresome over the album’s duration. Finneas’ production quality is undeniably high, yet its quality sometimes overshadows Eilish’s vocals, making it more difficult for her soft lyrical ...

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   2 days ago · Join us as we explore the songs that define George Michael’s extraordinary career. Table of Contents ... “Careless Whisper” is a testament to George Michael’s enduring influence and his ...

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   4 days ago · Whisper, Talk or Shout. We use words that anyone can understand. We would ask the salon guest if they would like their new look to Whisper, Talk, or Shout. Let me take a minute to define each of these terms. Whisper: If your salon guest shares with you that she would like her hair to"whisper." that indicates that she wants very little change.

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   May 23, 2024 · The idiomatic expression "Chinese whispers" refers to any story or piece of news that has been unreliably communicated by word of mouth among many people, leading to questionable information or a distorted account of the original story. The use of this expression is most common in British English.

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   May 30, 2024 · Maybe you’ve already heard a whisper that feels inconvenient, unexpected, or uncomfortable. You might have dismissed it as a silly thought or an impossible dream because you felt unqualified. Yet at the same time, that whisper has been insistent. What should you do? Trust the whisper. Take the first step and the next.

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   16 hours ago · Vertical has acquired Conor Soucy’s directorial debut “Dead Whisper” and will debut it in select theaters on July 5, and on AppleTV and Prime Video, beginning July 9. The horror/thriller ...