whiff

noun

a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

a short light gust of air

verb

utter with a puff of air

smoke and exhale strongly

strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

drive or carry as if by a puff of air

perceive by inhaling through the nose

Synonyms for whiff

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