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Meaning of whiff
noun
- A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air
- An odour carried briefly through the air
- A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
- A slight sign of something; a glimpse.
- A strike (from the batter’s perspective)
verb
- To waft.
- To sniff.
- To strike out.
- To miss the ball completely.
- To attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing.
adjective
- Having a strong or unpleasant odor.
verb
- To fish with a handline.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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