noun๐ShareA waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air"Sentence: "Every few minutes, the classroom windows offered whiffs of fresh air from the garden outside." "natureweathersensationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn odour carried briefly through the air""We caught whiffs of freshly baked bread as we walked past the bakery." "sensationnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe."He took a few quick whiffs of his cigarette before putting it out. "physiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA slight sign of something; a glimpse."The detective caught whiffs of a cover-up in the mayor's initial statement. "signsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA strike (from the batterโs perspective)"The baseball player had two whiffs in a row, striking out and ending the inning. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn attempted shot that completely misses the ball."The basketball player had several whiffs during the game, missing the basket entirely on each try. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe megrim, a fish: Lepidorhombus boscii or Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis."The fishmonger displayed a selection of flatfish, including soles, plaice, and several whiffs. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo waft."The delicious smell from the bakery whiffs down the street, making everyone hungry. "sensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sniff."The dog whiffs the air, trying to find the source of the delicious smell. "sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strike out."The batter nervously whiffs, ending the baseball game. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo miss the ball completely."The batter swung hard but whiffs, sending a cloud of dust flying as the ball sailed past. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing."Little Timmy whiffs at the baseball and almost falls down after swinging so hard. "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff."He whiffs out the last of his cigarette smoke before entering the building. "sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away."The fan whiffs the smoke away from the grill. "natureweathersensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell."The garbage in the alley whiffs strongly of rotting food. "sensationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fail spectacularly at a task.""Maria really whiffed it on her math test; she didn't even finish half the problems." "achievementactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fish with a handline."My grandfather whiffs for trout down by the river every summer. "fishnauticalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading