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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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