Pronunciation: /wɪf/
noun a brief passing odor
A1 I caught a whiff of fresh bread as I walked past the bakery.
A2 There was a strange whiff of smoke coming from the kitchen.
B1 She could detect a whiff of perfume in the air as she entered the room.
B2 The detective picked up a whiff of something suspicious at the crime scene.
C1 The wine connoisseur could identify the subtle whiff of oak in the aged red wine.
C2 The chef's expert palate could detect a whiff of truffle oil in the dish.
verb to carry or convey by or as if by a whiff
A1 I whiffed the delicious smell of freshly baked cookies.
A2 She whiffed the scent of flowers as she walked through the garden.
B1 The detective whiffed a hint of danger in the air.
B2 He whiffed a familiar perfume and knew she was nearby.
C1 The chef could whiff even the subtlest of spices in a dish.
C2 The wine connoisseur could whiff the notes of oak and berries in the glass.
formal As she entered the room, a faint whiff of perfume greeted her.
informal I caught a whiff of something delicious coming from the kitchen.
slang There was a funky whiff in the air that made me wrinkle my nose.
figurative The whiff of success was in the air as they closed the deal.
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