Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A spirit-shop, especially a secret and illicit one.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word whistling-shop.
Examples
-
'Bless your heart, no, Sir,' replied Job; 'a whistling-shop, Sir, is where they sell spirits. '
The Pickwick Papers Charles Dickens 1841
-
'Would you like to see a whistling-shop, Sir?' inquired Job Trotter.
The Pickwick Papers Charles Dickens 1841
-
'Bless your heart, no, Sir,' replied Job; 'a whistling-shop, Sir, is where they sell spirits. '
The Pickwick papers 1836
-
'Would you like to see a whistling-shop, Sir?' inquired Job Trotter.
The Pickwick papers 1836
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.