PET

/pet/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement: An animal that lives with people in their home, not for work or food, but as a friend.
    • A special loved one; a darling: A person who is treated with particular fondness or favoritism.
    • A fit of sulkiness or bad temper: A period of being annoyed or upset, often over a minor issue.

  2. Verb:

    • To stroke or caress gently: To touch an animal or person lovingly with the hand, usually in a slow, soft manner.
    • To engage in amorous kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity: (Informal) To engage in intimate physical contact, often as a precursor to sexual intercourse.

  3. Adjective:

    • Treated as a favorite; cherished: Regarded with special affection or indulgence.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • My dog is a beloved family pet.
    • As the youngest, she was always her father's pet.
    • She stormed off in a pet after losing the game.

  • Verb:

    • He likes to pet his cat while reading.
    • The couple was petting in the back seat of the car.

  • Adjective:

    • What is your pet project at the moment?
    • He repeated his pet theory about the economy.
Advanced Usage

  • "Pet name": An affectionate nickname used for a loved one.

    • "Sweetheart" is a common pet name.

  • "Pet peeve": A minor annoyance that a person finds particularly irritating.

    • My biggest pet peeve is people who are late.

  • "Pet subject": A topic one is particularly fond of discussing.

    • For him, ancient history is a pet subject.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pettable (adj): Describing an animal that is pleasant or suitable to stroke.

    • The rabbit was soft and pettable.

  • Petting (n): The act of stroking gently; also refers to intimate sexual contact without intercourse.

    • The zoo has a petting area for children.
Synonyms
  • Noun (animal): Companion animal.
  • Noun (favorite): Darling, favorite.
  • Verb (stroke): Caress, fondle.
  • Adjective: Favorite, cherished, dear.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Pet and pamper: To treat with excessive care and indulgence.
    • They pet and pamper their dog as if it were a child.
Related Idioms

  • Teacher's pet: A student who is perceived to be the teacher's favorite.

    • He always gets good grades because he's the teacher's pet.

  • In a pet: In a state of sulky bad temper.

    • Don't go in a pet just because you didn't get your way.
Adjective
  1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
    • the favored child
Noun
  1. using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
  2. a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
  3. a special loved one
  4. a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
Verb
  1. stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
  2. stroke or caress gently
    • pet the lamb

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