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 April 06, 2014

"My whiff is gonna smell great after I put on this perfume."
" Ew, I just smelt Brian's whiff and it was revolting!"
" Ew, I just smelt Brian's whiff and it was revolting!"
by Cecilia12 September 15, 2015

by ratzie December 18, 2020

When you live with your girlfriend/wife and she gives you pussy so infrequently you’ll settle for a whiff of some pussy. The whiff consists of being able to have sex with her but her telling you to hurry up and make it quick.
by The Duke of Price Hill February 24, 2019

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 January 18, 2006

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
