verb
- past tense and past participle of whet; sharpened (a blade or tool) by rubbing against a hard surface
- past tense and past participle of whet; stimulated or increased (appetite, interest, or desire)
Usage: figurative
Examples
- He whetted his knife on the sharpening stone before cutting the meat.
- The chef whetted her blade until it was razor-sharp.
- The preview whetted my appetite for the full movie.
- Her curiosity was whetted by the mysterious letter.
- The first chapter whetted readers’ interest in the story.
- The cooking show whetted his desire to learn new recipes.