1. a slight smell or odor carried by air
2. a slight puff or gust of air or wind
3. a brief experience or hint of something

1. to smell or detect a slight odor
2. to miss completely when trying to hit something
Usage: sports

Examples

• I caught a whiff of fresh bread from the bakery.
• A whiff of cool air came through the open window.
• There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the politician.
• She whiffed the aroma of coffee brewing in the kitchen.
• The batter whiffed on three straight pitches.
• Just a whiff of smoke made him think of the campfire.
• The dog whiffed around the yard looking for treats.