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waff

noun \ˈwaf\

Definition of WAFF

1
chiefly Scottish :  a waving motion
2
chiefly Scottish :  puff, gust
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Origin of WAFF

English dialect waff to wave
First Known Use: 1600

Rhymes with WAFF

caff, calf, chaff, daff, gaff, gaffe, graph, half, laugh, quaff, raff, sclaff, staff, staph, Waf

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