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whet

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1. whet - Noun

2. whet - Verb

Meaning

To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife.

To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage.

The act of whetting.

That which whets or sharpens; esp., an appetizer.

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whet my appetite Source: Internet

A scrambled clue is released an hour earlier each night to whet hunters' appetites. Source: Internet

And the Geordie duo took to Twitter to whet viewers’ appetites for the upcoming show tonight. Source: Internet

Hot Ticket Productions, the company behind the 3D movie, released an exciting one-minute teaser to whet the appetite of movie lovers ahead of its premiere. Source: Internet

A scrub of barley and warm coconut oil with an earthy scent of Bourbon and vanilla will definitely whet your skin’s whistle. Source: Internet

Artisanal gin and tonic on the veranda served to whet our appetite. Source: Internet

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