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
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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
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Get the whiff mug.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_ April 15, 2011
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Get the whiff mug.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".
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