Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whiff
noun/verb
/wɪf/
Definition
A brief, faint smell or odor that is often caught unexpectedly.
Examples
- She caught a whiff of fresh flowers as she walked by the garden.
- He whiffed the air, trying to identify the source of the strange smell.
Meaning
To have a short, noticeable smell of something; it can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant scents.
Synonyms
- hint
- smell
- whiffle
- draft
