Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whiffy

Adjective

/ˈwɪfi/

Definition

Having a strong or unpleasant smell; often used to describe something that is musty or funky.

Examples

The old cheese had a decidedly whiffy aroma that filled the room.
After a long day at the gym, his clothes were quite whiffy.
The abandoned house had a whiffy smell that suggested it hadn’t been cleaned in years.

Meaning

The term ‘whiffy’ is used to characterize an odor that is typically considered off-putting or smelly. It can refer to anything from stale air to unwashed clothing.