WHIPPET

whippet

(noun) small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology 1

Probably from whip in the sense of 'to move quickly' and diminutive suffix -et.

Noun

whippet (plural whippets)

A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.

Etymology 2

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

Noun

whippet (plural whippets)

(slang) A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.

Source: Wiktionary