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Meaning & Definition of Whiff in English

English

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.