Definition of WHIPPET

whippet

Plural: whippets

Noun

  • A small, slender dog known for its swiftness.
  • small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England
  • A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.
  • A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.

Examples

  • She played WHIPPET across a double-letter score, demonstrating the word’s inherent speed in gameplay.

Origin / Etymology

Probably from whip (“to move quickly”) + -et.

Synonyms

nang

Scrabble Score: 17

whippet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
whippet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whippet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

whippet: valid Words With Friends Word