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(Entry 1 of 2)

an almost imperceptible sign of something

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

Synonyms for whiff

breath,
flicker,
glimmer,
hint,
suggestion,
tang,
touch,
trace

Words Related to whiff

inkling,
intimation,
scent,
wind

evidence,
indication,
mark,
sign

Near Antonyms for whiff

permeation,
pervasion,
saturation

Synonyms of whiff (Entry 2 of 2)

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 for whiff

nose,
scent,
smell,
sniff,
snuff

Words Related to whiff

breathe,
drink (in),
inhale,
respire

snort,
snuffle

savor
(also savour)

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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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The first known use of whiff was in 1591

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