Meaning & Definition of Whiff in English
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Whiff
/wɪf/
noun
1. A short light gust of air
synonym:
- puff,
- puff of air,
- whiff
2. A lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from new england to brazil
synonym:
- whiff
3. A strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
synonym:
- whiff
verb
1. Perceive by inhaling through the nose
- "Sniff the perfume"
synonym:
- sniff,
- whiff
2. Drive or carry as if by a puff of air
- "The gust of air whiffed away the clouds"
synonym:
- whiff
3. Strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
synonym:
- whiff
4. Smoke and exhale strongly
- "Puff a cigar"
- "Whiff a pipe"
synonym:
- puff,
- whiff
5. Utter with a puff of air
- "Whiff out a prayer"
synonym:
- whiff
Examples of using
Take a whiff.