In fighting games:
The act of performing a move that fails to connect with the opponent, whether it be on hit or on block.
The act of performing a move that fails to connect with the opponent, whether it be on hit or on block.
After I whiffed a random d/f+2 against that Paul player, he hit me with a Deathfist and took a third of my lifebar.
by 133mhz December 20, 2005
originally from the game of whiffle ball, specifically the sound the hollow plastic bat makes when one swings hard and misses the ball.
Also, it means to fail badly at a very simple task. This is a big put down.
Also, it means to fail badly at a very simple task. This is a big put down.
"I can't believe you whiffed on that pop quiz. It was just one question. I thought everyone knew who Nixon was."
by Steven Herraiz January 21, 2008
by Wanon June 1, 2005
To swing and miss in the game of baseball.
Often used to describe a player who swings and misses by a considerably margin and frequently.
Often used to describe a player who swings and misses by a considerably margin and frequently.
by Peekay_ March 30, 2011
by jostino September 20, 2019
An English word used informally with unpleasant, foul smells, often used as a synonym for sniff, scent, odour and aroma.
Etymology: The word became popular in the 16th century with tobacco smoking, probably influenced by whiffle "blow in gusts or puffs".
Etymology: The word became popular in the 16th century with tobacco smoking, probably influenced by whiffle "blow in gusts or puffs".
by LSOW March 6, 2014