whiff

Speech parts

1. whiff - Noun

2. whiff - Adjective

3. whiff - Verb

4. whiff - Interjection

Meaning

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

A glimpse; a hasty view.

The marysole, or sail fluke.

To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.

To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away.

To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

puff sniff zephyr farthing air fume whit intimation savor wind moment taste touch nose blow
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Antonyms

cologne center blizzard effect ambergris core
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Hypernyms

speak mouth talk smoke blow smell

Hyponyms

Citharichthys cornutus horned whiff

Phrases with the word

catch a whiff catch a whiff of

Derivatives

whiffed whiffing

Examples

puff a cigar Source: Internet

whiff a pipe Source: Internet

sniff the perfume Source: Internet

whiff out a prayer Source: Internet

The gust of air whiffed away the clouds Source: Internet

Actress Kriti Sanon added a philosophical whiff to her social media with her new post on Friday. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Whidden whiddle Whiddon whiff waff whiff whaff whiffenpoof