pet
/pɛt/
Dictionary
noun
- An animal kept as a companion.
- (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
- One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
- Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
Synonyms:companion animal
verb
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
- Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
- To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
"His daughter was petted and spoiled."
- To be a pet.
- To be peevish; to sulk.
adjective
- Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
"The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory."
- Kept or treated as a pet.
"pet rock"
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