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whiff

/hwɪf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does whiff mean?

noun, verb

A whiff is a small amount of something, especially a smell. To whiff is to catch a faint smell of something.

Example

"She caught a whiff of freshly baked cookies from the kitchen."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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