Whiff

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NOUN

a short light gust of air

a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

VERB

perceive by inhaling through the nose

drive or carry as if by a puff of air

strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

smoke and exhale strongly

utter with a puff of air

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