whippet

noun

whip·pet ˈ(h)wi-pət

: any of a breed of small swift slender dogs used for coursing small game and racing

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The model is a whippet, a sighthound breed known for its elegant and graceful movements. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Yes, using whippets (inhaling nitrous oxide) can be harmful. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Sep. 2024 Other past winners include Thor the bulldog, Whiskey the whippet and Newton the Brussels Griffon. —

Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024 What are the side effects of whippets? Whippets can cause a range of immediate and long-term side effects, both physical and neurological: Dizziness and light-headedness: A common sensation after inhaling whippets due to oxygen deprivation. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whippet