Definition

Having a strong or unpleasant smell; the most intense version of this quality.

Example

The whiffiest cheese in the shop had a smell that filled the entire room.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you smell that cheese in the fridge?

Yeah, it was the whiffiest cheese I've ever encountered!

I can't believe we let it sit there for so long.

Next time, let's eat the whiffiest ones first!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

'whiff' (from Middle English 'whif', meaning a puff or gust of air) and '-iest' (a superlative suffix indicating the most). The word 'whiffiest' means having the most noticeable or strongest puff or scent.

Memory Tip

Think of a strong 'puff' of air or scent ('whiff') and remember that 'whiffiest' describes something that has the most of that strong scent.

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