whiff
noun
- 1
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
- 2
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
- 3
a short light gust of air
verb
- 1
utter with a puff of air
whiff out a prayer
- 2
smoke and exhale strongly
puff a cigar
whiff a pipe
- 3
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
- 4
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
The gust of air whiffed away the clouds
- 5
perceive by inhaling through the nose
sniff the perfume
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