1whiff 
/ˈwɪf/ noun
plural whiffs /ˈwɪf/ noun 1 [count] : a slight smell of something : an odor that is weak
▪ I got/caught a whiff of new paint when I entered the room. ▪ a whiff of perfume 2 [singular] : a slight trace or indication
▪ The incident had a whiff [=hint] of scandal about it. ▪ I detected a whiff of sarcasm in her voice. 3 [count] baseball, informal : strikeout
▪ The pitcher had eight whiffs during the game.
▪ I got/caught a whiff of new paint when I entered the room. ▪ a whiff of perfume
▪ The incident had a whiff [=hint] of scandal about it. ▪ I detected a whiff of sarcasm in her voice.
▪ The pitcher had eight whiffs during the game.
