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whiffing

/hwɪfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does whiffing mean?

verb

to catch a faint scent or smell, or to fail to hit or catch something by a narrow margin.

Example

"The dog was whiffing around the bush, trying to pick up the scent of the rabbit."

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

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