whippet

[ whip-it, wip- ]

noun

1. one of a breed of small, swift dogs resembling a greyhound, used for hunting rabbits and for racing.
2. Also called whippet tank. a fast, light tank used by the British in World War I.

whippet

/ ˈwɪpɪt /

noun

1. a small slender breed of dog similar to a greyhound in appearance

Word History and Origins

Origin of whippet¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; perhaps alteration of phrase whip it move briskly

Word History and Origins

Origin of whippet¹

C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps based on the phrase whip it! move quickly!

Example Sentences

But she said there were elements in Scoop that she didn't recognise, including scenes which showed her and her grey whippet Moody in the office.

From BBC

Shaun Reynolds, who lives near Swindon, lost his whippet Willow to Alabama Rot on 5 March.

From BBC

"I feel like this is a dream come true for me in all honesty," said Jess Littlefair, who brought her whippet Bertie.

From BBC

He said three whippet type dogs were located in a dog pen at Mr Toland's home which had no bedding, no water and only small amounts of food.

From BBC

Last year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art received a gift of 16 of his best works, including “Prell,” an assemblage that incorporates a dozen shapely shampoo bottles; and “Whippoorwill,” a small, velvety painting of a long-limbed whippet reclining on a green couch.

From New York Times