weem

/wiːm/ or /weɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A faint smell or a slight sound, especially of something unpleasant.

“The weem of smoke from the chimney wafted through the windows.”

2. verb

To feel or sense something faintly, especially a smell or sound.

“I can weem the scent of freshly baked cookies from outside.”

Synonyms

  • hint
  • whiff

Antonyms

  • blast
  • boom