whispers

whis*per

verb

{bc}to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard

whisper

noun

{bc}something communicated by or as if by {a_link|whispering}

Chinese whispers

noun

{bc}a situation in which a piece of information is passed from one person to the next and is changed slightly each time it is told

stage whisper

noun

{bc}a loud whisper by an actor that is audible to the spectators but is supposed for dramatic effect not to be heard by one or more of the actors