whiff-whaff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Table tennis.
noun
  1. The breathy sound of something rushing quickly; whoosh.
noun
  1. Nonsense, words or deeds of little import.
  2. Unnecessary items or additions.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪfˌwæf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-whiff-whaff.wav

Word forms

whiff-whaff whiff-whaffs

Etymology

From Whiff-Waff, coined by Slazenger & Sons in 1900.

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