noun Download 🔗Share A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air Examples : "Sentence: "Every few minutes, the classroom windows offered whiffs of fresh air from the garden outside." " nature weather sensation environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An odour carried briefly through the air Examples : ""We caught whiffs of freshly baked bread as we walked past the bakery." " sensation nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe. Examples : "He took a few quick whiffs of his cigarette before putting it out. " physiology sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A slight sign of something; a glimpse. Examples : "The detective caught whiffs of a cover-up in the mayor's initial statement. " sign sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A strike (from the batter’s perspective) Examples : "The baseball player had two whiffs in a row, striking out and ending the inning. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An attempted shot that completely misses the ball. Examples : "The basketball player had several whiffs during the game, missing the basket entirely on each try. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The megrim, a fish: Lepidorhombus boscii or Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis. Examples : "The fishmonger displayed a selection of flatfish, including soles, plaice, and several whiffs. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To waft. Examples : "The delicious smell from the bakery whiffs down the street, making everyone hungry. " sensation nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sniff. Examples : "The dog whiffs the air, trying to find the source of the delicious smell. " sensation action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike out. Examples : "The batter nervously whiffs, ending the baseball game. " sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To miss the ball completely. Examples : "The batter swung hard but whiffs, sending a cloud of dust flying as the ball sailed past. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing. Examples : "Little Timmy whiffs at the baseball and almost falls down after swinging so hard. " sport action game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff. Examples : "He whiffs out the last of his cigarette smoke before entering the building. " sensation action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away. Examples : "The fan whiffs the smoke away from the grill. " nature weather sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell. Examples : "The garbage in the alley whiffs strongly of rotting food. " sensation environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fail spectacularly at a task. Examples : ""Maria really whiffed it on her math test; she didn't even finish half the problems." " achievement action negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fish with a handline. Examples : "My grandfather whiffs for trout down by the river every summer. " fish nautical sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
