whiff

noun

Meaning

A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air
An odour carried briefly through the air
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
A slight sign of something; a glimpse.
A strike (from the batter’s perspective)
An attempted shot that completely misses the ball.
To waft.
To sniff.
To strike out.
To miss the ball completely.
To attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing.
To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.
Having a strong or unpleasant odor.
To fish with a handline.

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