whiff

²whiff

verb

Definition of WHIFF

intransitive verb

1

: to move with or as if with a puff of air

2

: to emit whiffs : puff

3

: to inhale an odor

4

: strike out 3

transitive verb

1

a : to carry or convey by or as if by a whiff : blow b : to expel or puff out in a whiff : exhale c : smoke 3

2

: fan 8 <whiffed three batters>

Examples of WHIFF

1. He whiffed a strong odor of perfume.
2. The golfer nearly whiffed the shot.
3. The golfer nearly whiffed on the shot.

First Known Use of WHIFF

1591

Related to WHIFF

Synonyms: nose, scent, sniff, snuff, smell

Related Words: breathe, drink (in), inhale, respire; snort, snuffle; savor (also savour)

[+]more[-]hide