Pet
Word | PET |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | pet |
Pronunciations | /pɛt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Pet"
What do we mean by pet?
An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship. noun
An object of the affections. noun
A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite. noun
Kept as a pet. adjective
Particularly cherished or indulged. adjective
Expressing or showing affection. adjective
Being a favorite. adjective
To stroke or caress gently. synonym: caress. intransitive verb
To stroke or fondle amorously. intransitive verb
A fit of bad temper or pique. noun
To be sulky and peevish. intransitive verb
A fit, as of peevishness, ill humor, or discontent. noun
To be peevish or cross; sulk.
To make peevish; pique; offend; make cross.
To treat as a pet; fondle; indulge: as, to pet a child or a kitten.
Any domesticated or tamed animal, as a dog, a squirrel, or a dove, that is fondled and indulged; in particular, a lamb brought up by hand; a cadelamb; in general, a fondling. noun
A darling or favorite child; one who is fondled and indulged or treated with peculiar kindness or favor; also, a spoiled child; a wilful young woman. noun
Fondled and indulged: as, a pet lamb; a pet rabbit; a pet pigeon.
Favored; favorite; cherished: as, a pet theory.
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 and Antonyms for Pet
- Synonyms for pet
- Beloved Synonyms
- Bill And Coo Synonyms
- Babe Synonyms
- Angel Synonyms
- Baby-doll Synonyms
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The word "pet" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Pet
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What does pet mean?
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