whiff
noun
a trace or hint.
Example Sentences
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What’s funny, especially in retrospect, is how widely these men whiffed the point.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
He whiffed and, as his belly careened iceward, made a desperate swat at the puck that lifted it over the glove of the Vegas goalie to give the Hurricanes a lead they’d never relinquish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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
Jarmond has whiffed on situations involving the last two coaches and you’re going to let him come to the plate again?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2025
“I can’t believe I whiffed and you nailed it,” he said.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
