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whiff vs utter

utter vs whiff

whiff is a noun but utter is not a noun.

whiff is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

whiff and utter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiff Yes No Yes No
utter No Yes Yes No
As verbs, utter is a hypernym of whiff; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than whiff:
  • whiff: utter with a puff of air
  • utter: express in speech
Other hypernyms of whiff include mouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize.
whiff (noun) utter (noun)
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike
a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil
a short light gust of air
whiff (adjective) utter (adjective)
complete and absolute
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
whiff (verb) utter (verb)
utter with a puff of air express in speech
smoke and exhale strongly articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
drive or carry as if by a puff of air put into circulation
perceive by inhaling through the nose
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