I. ˈhwifəl also ˈwi- verb
( whiffled ; whiffled ; whiffling -f(ə)liŋ ; whiffles )
Etymology: probably from whiff (II) + -le
intransitive verb
1.
a. of the wind : to blow unsteadily or in gusts
b.
(1) : flicker , flutter
(2) : to change from one course or opinion to another as if blown by the wind : be fickle : vacillate
2.
a. : to emit or produce a light whistling or puffing sound
b. : to flourish a sword in sword dancing so as to produce a whistling sound
transitive verb
1. : to blow, disperse, emit, or expel with or as if with a whiff
2. : to flourish (a sword) in sword dancing so as to produce a whiffling sound
II. noun
( -s )
: the action, motion, or sound of whiffling