Definition of "whistle-stop" in English

Noun

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.

Adjective

1. Extremely brief and hurried.

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

Verb

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