Definition of pet
(Entry 1 of 8)
1a
: a pampered and usually spoiled child
b
: a person who is treated with unusual kindness or consideration : darling
2
: a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility
pet
adjectiveDefinition of pet (Entry 2 of 8)
1
: kept or treated as a pet
2
: expressing fondness or endearment
a pet name
3
: favorite
a pet project
pet
verb (1)
petted; petting
Definition of pet (Entry 3 of 8)
1a
: to treat as a pet
b
: to stroke in a gentle or loving manner
2
: to treat with unusual kindness and consideration : pamper
: to engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and kissing : neck
pet
noun (2)Definition of pet (Entry 4 of 8)
: a fit of peevishness, sulkiness, or anger
—usually used in the phrase in a pet resigned in a pet
pet
verb (2)
petted; petting
Definition of pet (Entry 5 of 8)
: to take offense : sulk
pet
abbreviation (1)Definition of pet (Entry 6 of 8)
petroleum
Pet
abbreviation (2)Definition of Pet (Entry 7 of 8)
Peter
PET
abbreviation (3)Definition of PET (Entry 8 of 8)
positron-emission tomography
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The first known use of pet was in 1508
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