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pet¹ Definition

pet (pet)

noun

  1. an animal that is tamed or domesticated and kept as a companion or treated with fondness
  2. a person who is treated with particular affection or indulgence; favorite; darling

Etymology: orig. Scot dial., prob. back-form. < ME pety, small: see petty

adjective

  1. kept or treated as a pet a pet duck
  2. especially liked; favorite
  3. greatest; especial; particular one's pet peeve
  4. showing fondness or affection a pet name

transitive verb pet·ted, pet·ting

  1. to stroke or pat gently; fondle; caress
  2. to be indulgent toward; pamper

intransitive verb

Informal to kiss, embrace, fondle, etc., passionately in mutual sexual stimulation

pet¹ Related Forms
pet·ter noun
pet² Definition

pet (pet)

noun

a state of sulky peevishness or ill humor

Etymology: < earlier phr. to take the pet < ?

intransitive verb pet·ted, pet·ting

to be in a pet; sulk

Pet Definition

Pet

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PET Definition

PET (pet)

noun

PET scan

pet Synonyms

pet

modif.

pet Synonyms

pet

n.

  1. A term of endearment

    lover, dear, love; see darling 2.

  2. Favorite

    darling, idol, adored one; see favorite.

  3. A creature kept as an object of affection

    Animals commonly kept as pets include: dog, cat, bird, snake, iguana, salamander, pony, horse, goldfish, guppies, angel fish, rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, lamb, mouse, white rat, chicken, pigeon, canary, parakeet, parrot;

pet Synonyms

pet

v.

  1. To caress

    stroke, caress, pat, fondle; see touch 1.

  2. To make love

    neck*, make out*, embrace*, hug; see caress, kiss, love 2. See syn. study at caress.

pet Usage Examples

Object

  • zoo: They had a petting zoo for children in the back of the parking lot.

Converse of object

  • behave: We welcome well behaved pets, free of charge.
  • regret: Also the use of large gardens, but regret no pets.
  • accommodate: We very much regret that we are unable to accommodate pets.
  • allow: Pets We do not allow pets to be taken on our holidays.
  • accept: General Conditions Ski Power Ltd does not accept pets in any of the accommodation.

Adjective modifier

  • well-behaved: Up to two well-behaved pets are welcome at the cottage.
  • beloved: Standing in the vets room with our beloved pet in our arms is a very difficult place to make a rational decision.
  • exotic: Housing: Snails are one of the easiest of the exotic pets to keep.
  • injured: Some plans also include cancelation fees if your holiday plans are upset by a sick or injured pet.
  • domestic: Again the history of the rabbit from the wild to domestic pet.
  • lost: This will allow our members to post details of lost pets, or information related to animals that have been found in their area.

Modifies a noun

  • rabbit: Simon Taylor, who is TDC's Product Manager has a garden shed at home which houses two pet rabbits.
  • peeve: This takes us, somewhat vaguely, to another of my pet peeves - the shrug.
  • owner: We are asking all pet owners to do a little something just to help out.
  • shop: I found some in our local pet shop where they are sold for the wild birds.
  • sitter: Some of the clients who have been told this are small businesses, like bed and breakfasts or pet sitters.
  • hate: Add to that the fact that journalists are a Dylan pet hate.

Noun used with modifier

  • household: The friendly household pet may prove a killer in the open countryside.
  • veterinarian: Are now less veterinarian health insurance pet with quot she said act of.

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