whiffle

verb whif·fle \ˈhwi-fəl, ˈwi-\

whif·fledwhif·fling \-f(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of WHIFFLE

intransitive verb

a of the wind : to blow unsteadily or in gusts

: to emit or produce a light whistling or puffing sound

transitive verb

: to blow, disperse, emit, or expel with or as if with a whiff

probably frequentative of whiff

First Known Use: 1568

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