pandlewhew

/ˈpændləʊjuː/

Definitions

1. noun

A faint, indistinct sound, often used to describe a distant or muffled noise.

“The detective tried to listen more closely to the pandlewhew of the suspicious noise coming from the alley.”

Synonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper

Antonyms

  • bellow
  • clamor