adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small train station. idiomatic
2. 2
   A brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneering.

Verb

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Extremely brief and hurried. idiomatic, not-comparable

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

burgcampaigncanvassflying visithickjumping off place

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.

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