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- [hwif-uh l, wif-]
- /ˈʰwɪf əl, ˈwɪf-/
- /ˈwɪfl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwif-uh l, wif-]
- /ˈʰwɪf əl, ˈwɪf-/
Definitions of whiffle word
- verb without object whiffle to blow in light or shifting gusts or puffs, as the wind; veer or toss about irregularly. 1
- verb without object whiffle to shift about; vacillate; be fickle. 1
- verb with object whiffle to blow with light, shifting gusts. 1
- noun whiffle (of the wind ) blow lightly in a specified direction. 1
- verb whiffle to think or behave in an erratic or unpredictable way 0
- verb whiffle to blow or be blown fitfully or in gusts 0
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Origin of whiffle
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; whiff1 + -le
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Parts of speech for Whiffle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whiffle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whiffle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whiffle
verb whiffle
- stumble — to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
- stutter — distorted speech characterized principally by blocks or spasms interrupting the rhythm.
- flounder — to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.): He saw the child floundering about in the water.
- hesitate — to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- reel — a lively Scottish dance.
Antonyms for whiffle
verb whiffle
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- stabilise — to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
- stabilize — to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
Top questions with whiffle
- how to play whiffle ball?
- how to throw whiffle ball pitches?
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