noun / verb
whiff
A swing that misses the ball in a sport.
The batter takes a whiff at the low pitch.
Etymology
Whiff names a light puff or passing movement of air. In sport, the missing swing moves through air without making contact.
A swing that misses the ball in a sport.
The batter takes a whiff at the low pitch.
Whiff names a light puff or passing movement of air. In sport, the missing swing moves through air without making contact.