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whiff vs blow

blow vs whiff

whiff and blow both are nouns.

whiff and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiff Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blow is a hypernym of whiff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than whiff:
  • whiff: a short light gust of air
  • blow: a strong current of air
Other hypernyms of whiff include blast, gust.
As verbs, blow is a hypernym of whiff; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than whiff:
  • whiff: drive or carry as if by a puff of air
  • blow: cause to move by means of an air current
whiff (noun) blow (noun)
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a short light gust of air street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
whiff (verb) blow (verb)
utter with a puff of air exhale hard
smoke and exhale strongly free of obstruction by blowing air through
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
drive or carry as if by a puff of air burst suddenly
perceive by inhaling through the nose shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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