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whiff

noun, verb

/wɪf/

Meaning

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.

catch a whiff

scent, smell, odor, trace, hint

stench, reek

whiff of, catch a whiff, faint whiff, slight whiff

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

A type of shoe that covers the ankle or higher; to start up a computer system.

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

to give particular emphasis or importance to something; mental or emotional strain

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition