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whetted

/ˈwɛtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does whetted mean?

verb

Past tense of whet, to make (something) sharper or more keen; to stimulate or increase (something, such as appetite or interest).

Example

"Her curiosity was whetted by the mysterious letter."

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