whiff

(noun) a short light gust of air. Synonyms: puff, puff of air.

(noun) a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil.

(noun) a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike.

(verb) perceive by inhaling through the nose. Synonyms: sniff. Example: "Sniff the perfume."

(verb) drive or carry as if by a puff of air. Example: "The gust of air whiffed away the clouds."

(verb) strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third.

(verb) smoke and exhale strongly. Synonyms: puff. Examples: "Puff a cigar." "Whiff a pipe."

(verb) utter with a puff of air. Example: "Whiff out a prayer."