wher·ret I. \ˈ(h)wərə̇t\noun (-s) Etymology: imitative chiefly dialect: a cuff on the face or ear : box, slap II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) chiefly dialect: to give a cuff or blow to III. transitive verb orwherrit\“\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: perhaps alteration of worrit dialect: tease, worry