whippet
whippet Lexical Profile
whippet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A breed of small, slender dog of the hound group, originally developed in England for coursing and racing, known for its swiftness and resembling a miniature greyhound.
"The family adopted a gentle and incredibly fast whippet that loved to sprint across the local park."
North American A small steel cylinder or cartridge containing nitrous oxide, intended for use in whipped cream dispensers but frequently abused as a recreational inhalant.
"Public health campaigns have recently targeted the dangers of teenagers abusing whippets at music festivals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Early 17th century: derived from the verb 'whip' (in the sense of 'to move briskly') combined with the diminutive suffix '-et', originally denoting a small, lively dog.
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