Whiffle
verb
To blow lightly or to make a soft sound; to move lightly and swiftly.
The leaves whiffled in the gentle breeze.
Usage tips
Neutral
whiffle in the wind,whiffle away,whiffle through the trees
verb
To speak or act in a vague or noncommittal manner.
He tends to whiffle when asked about his plans for the future.
Usage tips
Informal
whiffle around,whiffle remarks,whiffle about
verb
To blow lightly or to make a soft sound; to move lightly and swiftly.
The leaves whiffled in the gentle breeze.
Usage tips
Neutral
whiffle in the wind,whiffle away,whiffle through the trees
verb
To speak or act in a vague or noncommittal manner.
He tends to whiffle when asked about his plans for the future.
Usage tips
Informal
whiffle around,whiffle remarks,whiffle about
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Imagery
Use 'whiffle' to create visual imagery of light movement
The leaves seem to whiffle in the soft breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound
When describing sound, 'whiffle' suggests a gentle, airy quality
The whiffle of the wind was soothing.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
In casual contexts, use 'whiffle' to convey feelings of lightness or triviality
His thoughts seemed to whiffle away.
Pro Tip 1/3Imagery
Use 'whiffle' to create visual imagery of light movement
The leaves seem to whiffle in the soft breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound
When describing sound, 'whiffle' suggests a gentle, airy quality
The whiffle of the wind was soothing.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
In casual contexts, use 'whiffle' to convey feelings of lightness or triviality
His thoughts seemed to whiffle away.
Pro Tip 1/3Imagery
Use 'whiffle' to create visual imagery of light movement
The leaves seem to whiffle in the soft breeze.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound
When describing sound, 'whiffle' suggests a gentle, airy quality
The whiffle of the wind was soothing.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
In casual contexts, use 'whiffle' to convey feelings of lightness or triviality
His thoughts seemed to whiffle away.
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