whigling

/ˈhwɪɡ.əl.ɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of something, especially a small amount of powder or dust, that is whiffed or sniffed at

“The whigling of the perfume was overpowering.”

2. verb

to inhale or sniff at something, especially powder or dust, in a small amount

“She began to whiggle the powder to see what it smelled like.”

Synonyms

  • sniffing
  • whiffing

Antonyms

  • gobbling
  • gorging