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Dictionary Definition of pet
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pet [1] noun 1. any domesticated or tamed animal that is cared for affectionately. 2. a person especially cherished or indulged; a favourite. 3. a thing particularly cherished. 4. a term of endearment or affection. -- adjective 5. treated as a pet, as an animal. 6. especially cherished or indulged, as a child or other person. 7. favourite: a pet theory. 8. principal; most important: pet aversion. 9. showing affection: a pet name. -- verb (t) ( petted, petting ) 10. to treat as a pet; fondle; indulge. 11. to fondle or caress one of the opposite sex. [? backformation from pet lamb cade lamb, itself ? syncopated var. of petty lamb little lamb, where petty marks affection. Cf. PETCOCK ] |
