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whistle-stop

whis·tle-stop

whistle-stop

 
pronunciation:
wI sl stap
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: whistle-stops, whistle-stopping, whistle-stopped
definition: to carry on a political campaign, theatrical tour, or the like by making short appearances or speeches, as in a number of small towns.