Synonyms for whiff

noun

• a short light gust of air
• a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
• a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

verb

• perceive by inhaling through the nose
• smoke and exhale strongly
• drive or carry as if by a puff of air
• strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
• utter with a puff of air