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Get a whiff of this
Meaning
- Asking someone to smell something, usually something foul or pungent. Occasionally used for pleasant smells, but more often used as a prank or warning.
Playful, gross
Used in a sentence
- Get a whiff of this old garbage, it is awful.
- Get a whiff of this fresh baked bread, it smells amazing.
- I found something weird in the fridge, get a whiff of this.
The backstory
Whiff refers to a slight puff of air or odor. It is a straightforward, sensory-based phrase used to share a smell.
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