Synonyms of whiff

whiff 1 of 2

noun

ˈ(h)wif 

as in hint

an almost imperceptible sign of something

even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hint
• glimmer
• flicker
• touch
• breath
• suggestion
• trace
• scent
• sign
• tang
• evidence
• wind
• inkling
• indication
• intimation
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saturation
• permeation
• pervasion

whiff

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verb

as in to smell

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

whiffed the pot of chili on the stove and announced that he was staying for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smell
• sniff
• inhale
• scent
• snuff
• nose
• drink (in)
• breathe
• snort
• savor
• respire
• snuffle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whiff

Noun

The southpaw relied on his changeup to record 33 swings and seven whiffs, per Baseball Savant. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Still, an above-average fastball and a slider that had a 50 percent whiff rate in Double-A is something to build on. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Verb

Mets starter Freddy Peralta allowed three runs, all unearned, and whiffed five in 5 2/3 innings. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

In the 32nd minute, 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko received the ball in the box and his lofted cross to the far post was whiffed by midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. — Josh Gross, Oc Register, 18 June 2026