WordNet
get a whiff
v. smell strongly and intensely [syn: get a noseful]
Usage examples of "get a whiff".
The men glanced back towards Morton, who waved a hand at them and said, Open the second lock and let him get a whiff of the oxygen.
Her voice trailed off as she got close enough to get a whiff of permod.
Some male might just happen by, get a whiff of what you're trailing, and lose it.
I get word about the conference, then get a whiff that you're to be involved.