A drug addiction. Usually refers to an addiction to an illegal drug. Most likely derived from 'drug habituation.'
"Pappa was a rolling stone, momma developed a habit." - Eminem's Mockingbird
A nun with a habit told me we all have our vices.
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To just barely miss the intended goal. To make a mistake, but being very close to actually achieving the intended objective.
I wiffed the shot - it hit the post of the goal.
I wiffed question three on the exam. I forgot to carry the one in the math.
The sniper just wiffed the tin can with his bullet.
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A spike strip used to impede or stop the movement of a vehicle by puncturing the tires. Spikes, pointing upwards, are affixed to a pipe or rail. As the vehicle rolls over the spikes, they are punctured.
The police deployed the stinger to stop the criminal in the stolen car.
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