whiff
Definitions
Noun
- A short light gust of air
- A lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from new england to brazil
- A strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
Verb
- Perceive by inhaling through the nose
- Drive or carry as if by a puff of air
- Strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
- Smoke and exhale strongly
- Utter with a puff of air
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Definitions: 8
Fragments: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
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Jan 21, 2026 The Irish Times
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