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Meaning of whiff

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

whiff

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air

  2. An odour carried briefly through the air

  3. A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.

  4. A slight sign of something; a glimpse.

verb

Definitions

  1. To waft.

  2. To sniff.

  3. To strike out.

  4. To miss the ball completely.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a strong or unpleasant odor.