Whet
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Meanings of Whet
Verb
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To make something sharp, like a knife, by rubbing it on a special stone.
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To make someone more excited or eager about something.
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To clean or tidy up.
Noun
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The act of making something sharp or ready.
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Something that makes you want to eat more, like a small snack.
Explanation of the word: Whet
Whet means to make something sharp, like a knife. When you rub a knife on a special stone, you are whetting it to make it cut better.
Translations for the word: Whet
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Whet
The word 'whet' means to sharpen something, like a knife, or to make someone excited about something.
You pronounce 'whet' like 'wet' but with a 'h' at the beginning.
The word 'whet' comes from an old English word that means to sharpen.
The word 'whet' in Hindi is 'उत्तेजित' (Uttejit).