How Do You Spell GAT A WHIFF?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈat ɐ wˈɪf] (IPA) 
The phrase "gat a whiff" is often used in informal conversation to describe catching a brief scent of something. The word "gat" is a variant spelling of the word "got" and is pronounced /ɡæt/. The word "whiff" is pronounced /wɪf/ and refers to a brief and usually faint smell or odor. The phrase can also be spelled as "got a whiff" and may be used in a variety of contexts, from detecting a pleasant aroma to noticing a foul odor.
