How Do You Spell WHIFFLE?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪfə͡l] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Whiffle" is [wˈɪfə͡l], [wˈɪfəl], [w_ˈɪ_f_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [wˈɪfə͡l] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Whiffle" is [wˈɪfə͡l], [wˈɪfəl], [w_ˈɪ_f_əl] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Whiffle is a verb that is commonly used to describe the act of producing a low, breathy, or gentle sound or a series of such sounds. It refers to a soft, almost indistinct sound made by moving air or by something that moves through the air. This term can also be used to indicate a light breeze or a quick puff of air that is gentle and fleeting.
In a figurative sense, whiffle can be used to describe the act of vacillating, wavering, or being indecisive in one's thoughts, opinions, or actions. This usage suggests a lack of commitment or determination, where one is easily swayed or influenced by external factors.
Whiffle can also be employed to denote the act of blowing gently or puffing air through a small opening. It can refer to the sound produced when air passes through a narrow or restricted passage, creating a soft and often high-pitched whistling or rustling noise. Additionally, whiffle can describe the action of blowing or exhaling with a light, breathy sound, often associated with gentle laughter or sighs.
In certain contexts, such as in the game of whiffle ball, whiffle refers to a type of lightweight plastic ball with perforations, designed to restrict its flight and make it easier to control. This particular usage is specific to a recreational activity resembling baseball, but played with a plastic bat and a whiffle ball.
To be fickle and unsteady; to veer about; to blow away; to breathe unsteadily; to trifle.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "whiffle" has origins in Middle English and Old English.
From Old English, "hwifelian" meant to waver or flutter. It is related to "hwæfl", which means "doubt" or "wavering" and "hwifung" meaning "fluttering" or "wavering motion". These Old English terms eventually evolved into "whiffle" or "whiffen" in Middle English.
In the 16th century, "whiffle" took on the meaning of a quick puff or gust of air. This usage led to the development of the verb "to whiffle", meaning to blow or move with a gentle, fleeting breeze.
Later on, in the 19th century, the noun "whiffle" emerged to describe a variation of the game of bat-and-ball played using a light plastic bat and a perforated ball.
