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whiff
noun
A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air
An odour carried briefly through the air
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
verb
To waft.
To sniff.
To strike out.
adjective
Having a strong or unpleasant odor.
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