whiff

In fighting games:

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 January 18, 2006
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whiff

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.
"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
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whiff

A quick smell of something that doesn't usually smell very nice.
by Wanon June 07, 2005
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whiff

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.
*Miguel Olivo At Bat*
Whiff
Whiff
Whiff - Strike Three Your Out!
by Peekay_ April 15, 2011
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Whiff

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".
Hey babe come take a whiff of my feet, sweet right?
by LSOW April 06, 2014
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Whiff

"Want a line of whiff?"
by Smeagal. October 22, 2008
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Whiff

A person's scent or odor that you smell when they walk by.
"My whiff is gonna smell great after I put on this perfume."

" Ew, I just smelt Brian's whiff and it was revolting!"
by Cecilia12 September 15, 2015
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