Word Meaning

whet definition and meaning

v. t. 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.
v. t. To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage.
n. The act of whetting.
n. That which whets or sharpens; esp., an appetizer.

Crossword clues for whet

- Make keen
- Sharpen
- Sharpen a tool
- Sharpen by grinding