whiff
noun
a trace or hint.
Example Sentences
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Collectively, Wall Street has whiffed on its forecasts in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
In their mutual aim for a modern twist on a timeless classic, both the star-studded, multi-million dollar Apple TV+ movie and the low-budget indie comedy whiffed it entirely.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
Tesfaye had been understandably angry that his smash hit 2019 single “Blinding Lights, off 2020’s “After Hours,” whiffed on nominations, and blamed the Grammys’ opacity around voting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
But of the 16 heaters the Dodgers swung at against Rea, they whiffed six times, put only three in play and recorded just one hit — a Michael Conforto single in the second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
Jahrling took back the flask and whiffed it again.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
