PET

Pet

A pet is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or protection, as opposed to working animals, sport animals, livestock, and laboratory animals, which are kept primarily for performance, agricultural value, or research. The most popular pets are noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities.

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pet

Noun

  1. An animal kept as a companion.
  2. One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
  3. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.

Noun (etymology 3)

Noun (etymology 4)

  1. A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.

Verb

  1. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  2. To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  3. Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
  4. To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
    His daughter was petted and spoiled.
  5. To be a pet.

Adjective

  1. Favourite; cherished.
    a pet child
    a pet theory


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