Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
siffle
verb
/ˈsɪfəl/
Definition
To siffle means to make a sound similar to a faint whistle or to exhale softly.
Examples
- She tried to siffle her laughter during the serious conversation.
- The wind began to siffle through the leaves of the trees.
Meaning
It is often used to describe a soft, whistling sound produced by air passing through a narrow opening.
Synonyms
- whistle
- hiss
- murmur
