Whiffs: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiffs

[ wɪfs ]

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smell

A slight trace of a smell, especially an unpleasant one.

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, scent

Examples of usage

The whiff of rotten eggs filled the room.
She caught a whiff of cigarette smoke outside.

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smell

To smell something briefly or faintly.

Synonyms

detect, sense, sniff

Examples of usage

She whiffed the aroma of freshly baked bread.
He whiffs the scent of flowers in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiffs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cheiros

🇮🇳 गंध

🇩🇪 Düfte

🇮🇩 bau

🇺🇦 запахи

🇵🇱 zapachy

🇯🇵 香り

🇫🇷 effluves

🇪🇸 olores

🇹🇷 kokular

🇰🇷 냄새

🇸🇦 روائح

🇨🇿 vůně

🇸🇰 vône

🇨🇳 气味

🇸🇮 vonji

🇮🇸 ilmir

🇰🇿 иістер

🇬🇪 სუნები

🇦🇿 iylər

🇲🇽 olores

Word origin

The word 'whiff' originated in the late 17th century, from the Middle English 'wif' meaning 'sniff'. It is related to the Old Norse 'hvifa' meaning 'move quickly'. Over time, 'whiff' came to refer to a slight trace of a smell or a quick smell, both as a noun and a verb.