whippet noun2 •A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing. •(slang) A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.I was smoking hash from under glasses, sniffing glue, doing whippets, popping speed, smoking pot, dropping acid, and occasionally shooting dope. — 2004 formswhippets