English dictionary

whiff

/hw//I/f/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a short light gust of air

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms puff puff of air

Source: WordNet 3.0
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

noun.animal

Source: WordNet 3.0
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth; a quick puff or slight gust, as of air or smoke.

noun

Source: webster1913

perceive by inhaling through the nose

verb.perception

Synonyms sniff

Source: WordNet 3.0
drive or carry as if by a puff of air

verb.motion

Examples
The gust of air whiffed away the clouds.

Source: WordNet 3.0
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
smoke and exhale strongly

verb.consumption

Examples
Whiff a pipe.

Synonyms puff

Source: WordNet 3.0
utter with a puff of air

verb.communication

Examples
Whiff out a prayer.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.

verb

Source: webster1913
To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff.

verb

Source: webster1913