concept   whiff
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, the concept of "whiff" can refer to a missed swing in baseball, a fleeting odor, or a suspicion of something.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 whiff UK In baseball, a whiff refers to a swing and a miss, and is often used to describe a strikeout. 1
2 whiff United Kingdom In these countries, 'whiff' can refer to a slight or fleeting odor, often used in casual conversation to describe a brief and usually unpleasant smell. 1
3 whiff United Kingdom In the UK and Australia, a whiff can be used informally to mean a suspicion or hint of something, often used in a negative context. 1