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Meaning of whistle-stop

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whistle-stop

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A small train station.

  2. A brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Extremely brief and hurried.

    Example: We've only got 30 minutes at the stadium, so I'll give you a whistle-stop tour.