1. whetting - Noun
2. whetting - Verb
Derived from whet
of Whet
Source: Webster's dictionaryIndulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend. Akhenaten
At his side lay a carving knife bent and worn down by whetting. Source: Internet
Such subtle variations in rhythm are common in the plays, allowing for serious points to be made while still whetting the audience's appetite for the next joke. Source: Internet
The odd-looking creatures are packed with nutrients and known to contain substances that may help fight cancer cells, but whetting the appetite of consumers in Europe, she says, is virtually impossible. Source: Internet
Mezzo-sopranos Sasha Cooke (as Lola) and Ronnita Miller (as Lucia) showed themselves to be fine all-around singers who made the most of their smaller yet integral roles, whetting the appetite to hear more from them. Source: Internet