Pet Definition–noun | 1. | any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately. |
| 2. | a person especially cherished or indulged; favorite: He was the teacher's pet. |
| 3. | a thing particularly cherished. |
–adjective | 4. | kept or treated as a pet: a pet lamb. |
| 5. | especially cherished or indulged, as a child or other person. |
| 6. | favorite; most preferred: a pet theory. |
| 7. | showing fondness or affection: to address someone with pet words. |
–verb (used with object) | 8. | to fondle or caress: to pet a dog. |
| 9. | to treat as a pet; indulge. |
–verb (used without object) | 10. | Informal. to engage in amorous fondling and caressing. |
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