whiff whaff

See also: whiff-whaff

English

Etymology 1

Noun

whiff whaff (uncountable)

1. (archaic) Alternative form of whiff-whaff (“table tennis”)
   • 1979, Gene Brown, Indoor sports, →ISBN, page 39:

     This made whiff whaff, pom pom or gossima-as table tennis was known then—more active and interesting.

   • 2012, John Hart, The National CV of Britain: A non-PC history of Britain, →ISBN:

     We looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to play whiff whaff.

Etymology 2

Noun

whiff whaff (plural whiff whaffs)

1. Alternative form of whiff-whaff (“breathy sound”)
   • 2011, David Smith, Saskatchewan, →ISBN, page 28:

     Well, with a whiff whaff, little Georgy was back with five foot or so. Clarice turns around and shoos him out.