whippet

Today it means: A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing. Full definition →

whippet · noun¹

Probably from whip (“to move quickly”) + -et.

From whipped cream, since "whippits" are typically sold in the United States for use in making whipped cream.

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