How to pronounce“wisp”in English
nounIPA/wɪsp/
Syllableswisp
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noun
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; a twisted handful of something; any slender, flexible structure or group.
“A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind.”
noun
A small, thin line of cloud, smoke, or steam.
“A wisp of smoke rose from the candle for a few moments after he blew it out.”
verb
To brush or dress, as with a wisp.
“The very same head of hair, wisp'd, and matted together, would make the most disagreeable figure.”
verb
To rumple.