How Do You Spell WHIFFING?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪfɪŋ] (IPA)

Whiffing is spelled with an initial "wh" followed by "iffing." The "wh" sound is a voiceless labio-velar fricative, pronounced as /ʍ/. This sound is somewhat uncommon in English, but is found in words like "whale" and "whip." The "iffing" portion of the word includes the standard English sounds of "ih" as in "sit" (/ɪ/) and a voiced labiodental fricative "f" sound (/v/). Together, the sounds create the distinct pronunciation of "whiffing" as /ˈhwɪfɪŋ/.

WHIFFING Meaning and Definition

  1. Whiffing is a verb that refers to the act of missing or failing to make contact with an object or target, often in a swift and abrupt manner. The word is commonly used in sports, particularly in baseball, where it describes a batter's unsuccessful attempt to strike the ball with a swinging motion. When a batter swings their bat and completely misses the ball, it is known as a whiff. This term is mainly associated with fast pitch speeds or deceptive pitches that might be difficult to hit.

    Outside of sports, whiffing can also be used more broadly to describe any instance of missing or failing to achieve a desired outcome. It can be applied to various situations, such as missing a target with a thrown object, like a dart or a Frisbee. Additionally, it can be used figuratively to describe a person's failure to capitalize on an opportunity or to accomplish a task successfully. For instance, someone may be said to be whiffing if they repeatedly fail to deliver on their promises or fail to meet expectations in a particular field.

    In summary, whiffing commonly describes the act of missing or failing to connect with an object or target, particularly in the context of sports such as baseball. It can also be used more broadly to describe any instance of missing a desired outcome or failing to accomplish a task successfully.

Common Misspellings for WHIFFING

Etymology of WHIFFING

The word "whiffing" is derived from the verb "whiff", which dates back to the early 16th century. Originally, it was used to describe the action of blowing or puffing air. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the act of sniffing or inhaling through the nose. In the context of sporting activities like baseball or cricket, "whiffing" specifically refers to missing or failing to make contact with the ball while attempting to strike it. This usage of the term emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century and has been commonly used ever since.

Conjugate verb Whiffing

CONDITIONAL

I would whiff
we would whiff
you would whiff
he/she/it would whiff
they would whiff

FUTURE

I will whiff
we will whiff
you will whiff
he/she/it will whiff
they will whiff

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whiffed
we will have whiffed
you will have whiffed
he/she/it will have whiffed
they will have whiffed

PAST

I whiffed
we whiffed
you whiffed
he/she/it whiffed
they whiffed

PAST PERFECT

I had whiffed
we had whiffed
you had whiffed
he/she/it had whiffed
they had whiffed

PRESENT

I whiff
we whiff
you whiff
he/she/it whiffs
they whiff

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whiffed
we have whiffed
you have whiffed
he/she/it has whiffed
they have whiffed
I am whiffing
we are whiffing
you are whiffing
he/she/it is whiffing
they are whiffing
I was whiffing
we were whiffing
you were whiffing
he/she/it was whiffing
they were whiffing
I will be whiffing
we will be whiffing
you will be whiffing
he/she/it will be whiffing
they will be whiffing
I have been whiffing
we have been whiffing
you have been whiffing
he/she/it has been whiffing
they have been whiffing
I had been whiffing
we had been whiffing
you had been whiffing
he/she/it had been whiffing
they had been whiffing
I will have been whiffing
we will have been whiffing
you will have been whiffing
he/she/it will have been whiffing
they will have been whiffing
I would have whiffed
we would have whiffed
you would have whiffed
he/she/it would have whiffed
they would have whiffed
I would be whiffing
we would be whiffing
you would be whiffing
he/she/it would be whiffing
they would be whiffing
I would have been whiffing
we would have been whiffing
you would have been whiffing
he/she/it would have been whiffing
they would have been whiffing

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