whistle dixie

English - English

Definition of whistle dixie in English English dictionary

To engage in idle conversational fantasies

Sure is hot! / You ain't whistlin' Dixie!.

Hyphenation

whis·tle Dix·ie

Turkish pronunciation

hwîsıl dîksi

Pronunciation

/ˈhwəsəl ˈdəksē/ /ˈhwɪsəl ˈdɪksiː/

Etymology

() Refers to the song "Dixie", the traditional anthem of the Confederate States of America. The full implication is that the Confederacy would not succeed in the American Civil War through sentiment or token action alone.