whippet

noun

Meaning

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

racing(English)greyhound(English)dogwhip(English)dogs(English)whipper-in(English)horsewhip(English)stockwhip(English)coachwhip(English)terrier(English)stagecoach(English)tanks(English)invitational(English)

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Sources

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