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- [hwif-uh l, wif-]
- /ˈʰwɪf əl, ˈwɪf-/
- /ˈwɪf.l̩.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwif-uh l, wif-]
- /ˈʰwɪf əl, ˈwɪf-/
Definitions of whiffling word
- verb without object whiffling to blow in light or shifting gusts or puffs, as the wind; veer or toss about irregularly. 1
- verb without object whiffling to shift about; vacillate; be fickle. 1
- verb with object whiffling to blow with light, shifting gusts. 1
- noun whiffling Present participle of whiffle. 1
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Origin of whiffling
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 Whiffling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whiffling 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
whiffling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whiffling
verb whiffling
- 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 whiffling
verb whiffling
- 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.
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