noun
a short light gust of air
Synonyms
noun
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
noun
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
verb
perceive by inhaling through the nose
Synonyms
Examples
- sniff the perfume
verb
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
Examples
- The gust of air whiffed away the clouds
verb
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
verb
smoke and exhale strongly
Synonyms
Examples
- puff a cigar
- whiff a pipe
verb
utter with a puff of air
Examples
- whiff out a prayer