whiff
word
/ˈhwɪf/
wif
/wˈɪf/
wif
Definition
A "whiff" is a small, quick smell of something, often carried in the air. It can also mean a brief breath or puff of air or smoke.
Usage & Nuances
"Whiff" is informal and often used with 'catch a whiff of,' 'get a whiff,' or 'a whiff of smoke.' It usually refers to something faint, quick, or passing. Not used for strong, continuous smells. Can also mean a slight sign of something (e.g., 'a whiff of scandal').
Spanish: bocanada - olorcilloPortuguese (BR): cheiro rápido - lufadaPortuguese (PT): cheiro breve - lufadaChinese (Simplified): 一阵气味 - 一股味道Chinese (Traditional): 一陣氣味 - 一股味道Hindi: झोंका (गंध/हवा)Arabic: نفحة - رائحة خفيفةBengali: এক ঝলক গন্ধ - হালকা গন্ধRussian: дуновение - запахJapanese: かすかなにおい - ひと吹きVietnamese: luồng mùi nhẹ - hơiKorean: 약간의 냄새 - 휙 스침Turkish: hafif koku - esintiUrdu: جھونکا (خوشبو یا ہوا)Indonesian: semburan aroma - bau sekilas
Example Sentences
I caught a whiff of fresh bread from the kitchen.
basic
There was a whiff of perfume in the air.
basic
He noticed a whiff of smoke outside the window.
basic
If you get a whiff of something burning, check the oven!
natural
The news had a whiff of scandal about it.
natural
When I opened the old book, I got a whiff of dust and memories.
natural