Pet (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.
  2. a person especially cherished or indulged; favorite: He was the teacher's pet.
  3. a thing particularly cherished.
adjective
  1. kept or treated as a pet: a pet lamb.
  2. especially cherished or indulged, as a child or other person.
  3. favorite; most preferred: a pet theory.
  4. showing fondness or affection: to address someone with pet words.
verb (used with object), pet·ted, pet·ting.
  1. to fondle or caress: to pet a dog.
  2. to treat as a pet; indulge.
verb (used without object), pet·ted, pet·ting.
  1. to engage in kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity with one’s partner, but not sexual intercourse.
noun
  1. a fit of peevishness, sulking, or bad mood.
verb (used without object)
  1. to be peevish; sulk.
noun Computers, Medicine/Medical.
  1. positron emission tomography.
abbreviation
  1. petroleum.
abbreviation
  1. Peter.
noun
  1. a tame animal kept in a household for companionship, amusement, etc
  2. a person who is fondly indulged; favourite
adjective
  1. kept as a pet
  2. of or for pet animals
  3. particularly cherished; favourite
  4. familiar or affectionate
  5. a single fine day during a period of bad weather
verb pets, petting or petted
  1. to treat (a person, animal, etc) as a pet; pamper
  2. to pat or fondle (an animal, child, etc)
  3. (of two people) to caress each other in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking (often in the phrase heavy petting)
noun
  1. a fit of sulkiness, esp at what is felt to be a slight; pique
verb pets, petting or petted
  1. to take offence; sulk
abbreviation for
  1. positron emission tomography
n acronym for
  1. potentially exempt transfer: a procedure in the UK whereby gifting property and cash is tax-free, provided that the donor lives for at least seven years after the gift is made
abbreviation for
  1. Peter
Pet (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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