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whet
noun
verb
The act of whetting something.
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/ˈwɛt/
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noun
The act of whetting something.
That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
verb
To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
To stimulate or make more keen.
“to whet one's appetite or one's courage”
To preen.
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to whet one's appetite or one's courage