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WHIFF

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Whiff.

How to pronounce whiff:

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Whiff - as a noun

A short light gust of air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puffpuff of air

A lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from new england to brazil

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lefteye flounderlefteyed flounder
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

Whiff - as a verb

Perceive by inhaling through the nose

Example: "Sniff the perfume"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sniff

Drive or carry as if by a puff of air

Example: "The gust of air whiffed away the clouds"

Strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

Smoke and exhale strongly

Example: "Puff a cigar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puff

Utter with a puff of air

Example: "Whiff out a prayer"

Whiff - as an adjective

Having a strong or unpleasant odor.

Example Sentences

"I caught a whiff of fresh flowers as I walked by the garden."
"The chef could smell a whiff of burning food coming from the kitchen."
"There was a whiff of perfume in the air as she passed by."
"He took a deep breath but only got a whiff of the ocean breeze."
"I caught a whiff of coffee as I entered the café."
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Word Game Points

Is WHIFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whiff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHIFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is WHIFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whiff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHIFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WHIFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whiff is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHIFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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