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Added 10 October 2026

wispy

/ˈwɪspi/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wispy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
The wispy smoke rose from chimneys all around town.

Origin

From wisp + -y.

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