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wisp

wisp /ˈwɪsp/ noun
plural wisps
wisp
/ˈwɪsp/
noun
plural wisps
Britannica Dictionary definition of WISP
[count]
: a thin streak of smoke, mist, etc.
: a thin thread or strand of something (such as hair)
: a small amount of something
: a small and thin person
see also will-o'-the-wisp