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Whiff is a common name for various species of flatfish. It may refer to:

  • Whiff or Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis), a species of flatfish in the family Scophthalmidae
  • Anglefin whiff (Citharichthys gymnorhinus), a species of flatfish in the family Paralichthyidae
  • Horned whiff (Citharichthys cornutus), a species of flatfish in the family Paralichthyidae
  • Sand whiff (Citharichthys arenaceus), a species of flatfish in the family Paralichthyidae
  • Veracruz whiff (Citharichthys abbotti), a species of flatfish in the family Paralichthyidae

Other uses

  • Whiff (Thomas & Friends), a fictional steam engine
  • Whiff, a baseball term
  • A stroke in multiple sports, including golf and tennis, whereby the player misses the ball completely