whiff

Definition

  • noun: a slight smell of something
  • noun: a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
  • verb: to notice (a smell)
  • verb: to move with or as if with a puff of air
  • synonyms: glimpse, puff, blowy

Examples

  • The pitcher 'whiffed' [='struck out'] three batters in a row.

  • I got/caught a 'whiff' of new paint when I entered the room.

  • The batter 'whiffed' [='struck out'] twice during the game.

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