Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-whiff
idiom
/ˈkætʃ ə wɪf/
Definition
To perceive or detect a faint scent or odor.
Examples
- As we walked through the bakery, I managed to catch-a-whiff of fresh bread baking.
- She caught a whiff of his cologne as he brushed past her in the crowd.
- During the hike, we caught a whiff of pine trees and the fresh mountain air.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch-a-whiff’ refers to the act of noticing a smell briefly, often implying that the scent is not strong or that it is just passing by.
Synonyms
- catch a scent
- notice a smell
- sniff
