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whiff Meaning
whiff (n)
a short light gust of air
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
whiff (v)
perceive by inhaling through the nose
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
smoke and exhale strongly
utter with a puff of air
whiff (n.)
A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth; a quick puff or slight gust, as of air or smoke.
A glimpse; a hasty view.
The marysole, or sail fluke.
whiff (v. t.)
To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.
To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away.
whiff (v. i.)
To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff.
whiff Sentence Examples
- The faint whiff of coffee wafted through the air, stirring memories of early mornings.
- As she opened the door, a whiff of stale smoke lingered, a remnant of the previous night's festivities.
- The whiff of fragrant jasmine filled the garden, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
- The whiff of gasoline from the car filled the garage, a reminder to be cautious.
- The whiff of the ocean breeze carried the promise of adventure and relaxation.
- A whiff of something unpleasant filled the room, causing her to wrinkle her nose in disgust.
- She caught a whiff of her favorite perfume on a stranger, a moment that sparked both familiarity and bewilderment.
- The whiff of a pipe tobacco drifted by, evoking a sense of nostalgia and old-world charm.
- The faintest whiff of lavender clung to her pillow, lulling her into a peaceful slumber.
- A whiff of burnt plastic filled the air, signaling a potential electrical hazard.
FAQs About the word whiff
a short light gust of air, a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil, a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing
hint, glimmer, trace, sign, scent, suggestion, breath, touch,flicker, inkling
saturation, permeation, permeation,saturation,pervasion, pervasion,
The faint whiff of coffee wafted through the air, stirring memories of early mornings.
As she opened the door, a whiff of stale smoke lingered, a remnant of the previous night's festivities.
The whiff of fragrant jasmine filled the garden, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
The whiff of gasoline from the car filled the garage, a reminder to be cautious.