wisp
//wɪsp//
Noun
wispSingular
wispsPlural
1
A thin, delicate strand or streak of something, such as smoke, cloud, or hair.
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
2
A small, thin bundle or twist of something, such as straw or grass.
She gathered a wisp of straw to start the fire.
3
A small, slight, or delicate person or thing.
She was just a wisp of a girl, but she had a strong spirit.
4
A faint trace or hint of something.
There was a wisp of sadness in her smile.