whiffing

Meanings

• Verb

  To breathe in or perceive the smell of something, often unexpectedly or briefly.

  - "After opening the refrigerator, she took a quick whiff of the leftovers."
  - "The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, making everyone take a whiff."
  - "The athlete took a whiff of his sweatband before the race."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whiffing
puffing , stuffing , roughing

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Variants

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whiff , whiffed , whiffing , whiffs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to breathe with a hissing sound'. From Old English 'whifian', meaning 'to turn, to breathe'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'whiff' comes from the Old English word 'whifian', which means 'to turn'.

2. The term 'whiff' was originally used to describe the sound of a sailor's breath as they turned the helm of a ship.

3. The act of whiffing is often used in conjunction with other senses, such as sight or touch, to create a more complete sensory experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: The pleasant smell of something, often used in conjunction with whiffing.

2. Sniffing: A similar act to whiffing, but with a stronger focus on smelling something through the nose.

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Culture

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In literature, whiffing is used to describe the act of smelling something, often to convey a sense of discovery or curiosity. In art, whiffing is sometimes used as a theme or motif, such as in paintings of people smelling flowers or food.

How to Memorize "whiffing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself taking a deep breath and smelling something pleasant. Visualize the sensation of the smell entering your nose and filling your senses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whiffing' with the act of smelling something. Imagine the smell as a physical sensation that you can experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'whiffing' as 'What Happens When I Find Something Interesting'.

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