whippet
whippet noun: a dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.
Noun (1)
whippet (plural whippets)
Noun (2)
whippet (plural whippets)
- A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.
- I was smoking hash from under glasses, sniffing glue, doing whippets, popping speed, smoking pot, dropping acid, and occasionally shooting dope.2004, Sandra P. Riggin, Forbidden Memories: A Journey of Healing, →ISBN
- Synonyms:
- nang
Synonyms of whippet
Forms of whippet
| plural | whippets |
|---|---|
| alternative form | whippit |
Origin of whippet
Probably from whip (“to move quickly”) + -et.
From whipped cream, since "whippits" are typically sold in the United States for use in making whipped cream.
Words that rhyme with whippet
Questions about whippet
- What does whippet mean?
- Whippet means a dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.
- What part of speech is whippet?
- Whippet is a noun.
- What is the plural of whippet?
- The plural of whippet is whippets.
Words near whippet in the dictionary
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