Dictionary Check: whiff

"whiff" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

a short light gust of air

Synonyms:
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"
Synonyms:
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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