Main Entry: ¹whiff

Pronunciation: \ˈhwif, ˈwif\

Function: noun

Etymology: imitative

Date: 1591

1 a : a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray b : an inhalation of odor, gas, or smoke c : a slight puffing or whistling sound
2 : a slight trace or indication <a whiff of scandal>
3 : strikeout