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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate eGuide Ultimate Glossary of Terms and Mechanics

Whiff

What it sounds like—a missed attack. This might not be a big deal, like whiffing most initial neutral attacks, or whiffing your best air move while short hopping then fast falling, or a dash-in grab attempt. But whiffing telegraphed, laggy moves is a bad habit. It might be tempting to go for the strongest smash moves all the time, but it’ll quickly get chewed up by evasive opponents.