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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In his recent songs and music videos, Galaxy Gas tanks and any mention of whippets have been noticeably absent.
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Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Watching this special possibly has the brain-damage equivalent of doing ten canisters of whippets back to back.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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
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Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Watching this special possibly has the brain-damage equivalent of doing ten canisters of whippets back to back.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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
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whippet
noun
whip·pet
ˈhwip-ət
ˈwip-
: any of a breed of small swift slender dogs that are often used for hunting small animals or racing
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