Whiffet

A Whiffet is a term, primarily informal, used to describe a small, lightweight, and often insignificant object or creature. It often implies something trivial or easily dismissed. It can also suggest something that moves quickly and erratically. The term carries a slightly whimsical or humorous connotation.

Usage might vary depending on context, but it generally implies smallness, lightness, and a lack of importance. The word can also be used figuratively to describe a fleeting thought or feeling. The term's etymology is not definitively known, but it is theorized to be onomatopoeic, suggesting a puff of air or a quick, light movement.

Synonyms with similar connotations include "trifle," "nothing," "iota," and "bit." However, "whiffet" carries a slightly more playful and descriptive nuance than these more neutral terms. Its use is relatively uncommon in formal writing.