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/wɪf/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A light gust of air or a faint smell.
She caught a whiff of perfume as she walked past the store.
A quick or slight indication of something.
He got a whiff of the excitement in the room before the announcement was made.
A brief, passing sensation or impression.
There was a whiff of nostalgia as he opened the old photo album.
verb
To inhale or smell something briefly.
He whiffed the flowers in the garden, enjoying their fragrance.
To make a quick or slight attempt to perform something.
She whiffed at the ball but missed it completely.
Etymology
Possibly of 16th-century English origin, from 'whiff' meaning 'to puff or blow' or 'a slight blast of air.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
whiff of fresh air
A refreshing change or break from a routine.
give a whiff
To allow someone to smell something briefly.
catch a whiff
To suddenly smell something.
Related Words
aroma
A distinctive, pleasant smell, often associated with food or drink.
fragrance
A sweet or pleasant smell, often used for perfumes.
odor
A distinctive smell, often unpleasant.
Slang Meanings
A term used in sports, especially baseball, indicating a missed opportunity.
He swung at the pitch but got a whiff.
To take a quick smell of something, often in a casual or informal manner.
She gave a whiff of the cookies to see if they were done.