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It can be, if it is used as a gerund. It can mean vacillating or gently gusting wind. Otherwise it is a form of the verb "to whiffle."

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What part of speech whiffling?

"Whiffling" is a verb. It means to move quickly or shift back and forth.


The Jabberwock came whiffling through the tulgey wood.?

This line is from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky" in "Through the Looking-Glass." The poem is known for its use of nonsensical words and vivid imagery to create a sense of mystery and adventure. "Whiffling" and "tulgey" are examples of Carroll's playful word creations.


What does 'whiffling' mean in Jabberwocky?

Lewis Carroll doesn't offer a definition for the word 'whiffling', but in his Annotated Alice, Martin Gardner says:Whiffling is not a Carrollian word. It had a variety of meanings in Carroll's time, but usually had reference to blowing unsteadily in short puffs, hence it came to be a slang term for being variable and evasive. In an earlier century whifflingmeant smoking and drinking.


What does whiffling and tulgey wood mean?

"Whiffling" refers to a light, airy sound or movement, often associated with a gentle breeze or stirring. "Tulgey wood" is a term from Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky," suggesting a dense, dark, and tangled forest, evoking a sense of mystery and enchantment. Together, they create an atmosphere of whimsy and intrigue typical of Carroll's nonsensical style.


Is whimpering an adjective?

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What is the part of speech in the sentence The Jabberwock came whiffling through the tulgey wood?

Through is a preposition.This is from the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Caroll, used in on of the 'Alice' books. It is an imaginery tale with nonsense words.


What is whiffling?

It is a type of plastic ball. A "Whiffleball" has circular holes all over the circumference of the ball. Whereas a "Wiffleball" has eight holes placed equally on one side of the ball, allwing it to travel much further then a "Whiffleball".


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