whiffle

/ˈhʌfəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a light, flexible bat used in a bat-and-ball game, typically played with a ball that is hit in a high arc.

“The kids were playing with a whiffle bat in the backyard.”

2. verb

to hit or play with a whiffle bat.

“The kids began to whiffle the ball around the house.”

Synonyms

  • hit
  • swat

Antonyms

  • miss