I. ˈwaf verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English (northern) waffen, alteration of Middle English waven to wave
chiefly Scotland : wave , flutter , wag , flap
II. noun
( -s )
1. chiefly Scotland : a waving motion : flapping
2. chiefly Scotland : puff , gust , whiff , odor
3. chiefly Scotland : glimpse
4. chiefly Scotland : wraith
III. adjective
Etymology: alteration of waif (II)
Scotland : worthless , disreputable , lowborn , paltry
• waff·ness noun -es