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whistle-stop en · ADJ
Pronunciation
Etymology
Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, not-comparable) Extremely brief and hurried.
We've only got 30 minutes at the stadium, so I'll give you a whistle-stop tour.
Relateds
whistle-stop train tour · whirlwind · whistle-stop cafe
Translations (3)
pl pospieszny (extremely brief) · fi pika- (extremely brief) · fi pikainen (extremely brief)
whistle-stop en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) A small train station.
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A brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering.
Forms
Relateds
front porch campaign · jerkwater
Translations (2)
fi seisake (small train station) · pl przystanek na żądanie (small train station)
whistle-stop en · VERB
Pronunciation
Etymology
Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.
Meanings
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(intransitive) To make a brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering.
Forms