whiff
noun
a trace or hint.
whiffing
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present participleof whiff.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ohtani fouled off the next two pitches before whiffing on a sinker to end the inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
This time it was Miles Robinson who was victimized, sticking out his right leg but whiffing on an attempt to keep Elmali’s pass from slipping through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Besides whiffing on his pass to clear the puck on Montreal’s first goal, Hill said he was happy with his performance while improving to 5-0-1 after the first month of the season.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
He saved bogey after whiffing his third shot from the heavy greenside rough on the par-5 eighth.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
They shut the door and talked quietly about the whiffing incident.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
