Dictionary Check: whiff
"whiff" is a valid word!
Scrabble
17
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
noun
a short light gust of air
noun
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
noun
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
verb
perceive by inhaling through the nose
Example:
"sniff the perfume"
verb
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
Example:
"The gust of air whiffed away the clouds"
verb
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
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