Wisp

/wɪsp/ noun verb

A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

Definition

  1. (noun) A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group. “A wisp of hair escaped her barrette and whipped wildly in the wind.”
  2. (noun) A whisk, or small broom.
  3. (noun) A will o' the wisp, or ignis fatuus.
  4. (noun) An immeasurable, indefinable essence of life; soul.
  5. (noun) A disease affecting the feet of cattle.
  6. (verb) To brush or dress, as with a wisp.
  7. (verb) To rumple.
  8. (verb) To produce a wisp, as of smoke.

Word stats

  • Wisp contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Wisp mean?

A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

How many letters are in Wisp?

Wisp has 4 letters.

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