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whiff vs sniff

sniff vs whiff

whiff and sniff both are nouns.

whiff and sniff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiff Yes No Yes No
sniff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whiff and sniff are synonyms defined as:
  • whiff and sniff: perceive by inhaling through the nose
whiff (noun) sniff (noun)
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
a short light gust of air
whiff (verb) sniff (verb)
utter with a puff of air inhale audibly through the nose
smoke and exhale strongly perceive by inhaling through the nose
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
drive or carry as if by a puff of air
perceive by inhaling through the nose
Difference between whiff and sniff

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