whet
Because it is a word with a single syllable, whet is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofwhet
- The act of whetting something.
- That which whets or sharpens; especially, an appetizer.
- 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.
Example: "to whet one's appetite or one's courage"
- To preen.
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