Definition

To move or drift lightly and quickly, often in thin, delicate forms like smoke or mist.

Example

The smoke wisped up into the air from the campfire.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the way the smoke wisped from the chimney last night?

Yeah, it looked really cool against the night sky.

I love it when the smoke wisps around like that.

Me too! It makes everything feel so cozy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small, thin piece or trace of something, like a strand of hair or a faint cloud of smoke.

Example

She saw a wisp of smoke rising from the chimney.

Conversation

Did you see that wisp of smoke coming from the campfire?

Yeah, it was so faint, almost like it was just floating away.

I love how it looks when the wind catches a wisp of it.

Definition

To twist something into thin, delicate strands or curls.

Example

She decided to wisp the hair into a beautiful braid.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to wisp your hair into a bun?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

It's actually quite fun to wisp it up and see how it looks.

Root Explanation

The word 'wisp' originates from Old English 'wisp', meaning a bundle or a small twist of something, often referring to a thin, delicate strand or a flickering light. It conveys the idea of something light and airy, like a small flame or a thin piece of grass.

Memory Tip

Think of a delicate 'bundle' or 'twist' — that's what a wisp is, something light and airy, like a flickering light or a thin strand.

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