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    Wisp

    /wɪsp/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small, thin, or delicate piece or amount of something, such as a wisp of smoke or a wisp of hair.
    A wisp of smoke curled up from the campfire.
    A slight, fragile, or ethereal quality or presence.
    There was a wisp of sadness in her voice as she spoke.
    A small bundle, especially of straw or hay.
    He picked up a wisp of hay and tossed it to the animals.
    verb
    To move or blow away in a thin or delicate manner.
    The breeze began to wisp the leaves away from the path.

    Etymology

    Middle English wisp, from Old Norse virsta (to twist).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wisp of smoke:
    A thin stream of smoke.
    wisp of hair:
    A small, loose piece of hair.

    Related Words

    twist
    To turn or curl something.
    strand
    A single thin piece of something, especially hair or thread.

    Slang Meanings

    A very thin or delicate person.
    She's such a wisp; she needs to eat more.
    An indication of something that is barely noticeable.
    I saw a wisp of a chance to succeed in this project.