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pet

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noun \ ˈpet \

Definition of pet

1 a :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

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Origin and Etymology of pet

perhaps back-formation from Middle English pety small — more at petty

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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pet

adjective

Definition of pet

1 :kept or treated as a pet
2 :expressing fondness or endearment
  • a pet name
3 :favorite
  • a pet project

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Examples of pet in a Sentence

  1. The mayor's pet project has been the construction of a new high school.

  2. spent my free time on my pet project

First Known Use of pet

1584

pet Synonyms

Synonyms
beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, darling, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
Antonyms
unbeloved
Related Words
admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred
Near Antonyms
abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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pet

verb

Definition of pet

petted; petting
transitive verb
1 a :to treat as a pet
b :to stroke in a gentle or loving manner
2 :to treat with unusual kindness and consideration :pamper
intransitive verb
:to engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and kissing :neck
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petter

noun

First Known Use of pet

1629

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pet

noun

Definition of pet

:a fit of peevishness, sulkiness, or anger
  • resigned in a pet

Origin and Etymology of pet

origin unknown

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pet

verb

Definition of pet

petted; petting
intransitive verb
:to take offense :sulk

First Known Use of pet

1629

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pet

abbreviation

Definition of pet

petroleum

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

Pet

abbreviation

Definition of Pet

Peter

Other Bible Terms

antediluvian, apocalyptic, apocrypha, behemoth

PET

abbreviation

Definition of PET

positron-emission tomography

Phrases Related to PET

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PET Defined for English Language Learners

pet

adjective

Definition of pet for English Language Learners

  • : very interesting or important to a particular person

PET Defined for Kids

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pet

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noun \ ˈpet \

Definition of pet for Students

1 :a tame animal kept as a companion rather than for work
2 :a person who is treated with special kindness or consideration
  • teacher's pet
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pet

adjective

Definition of pet for Students

1 :kept or treated as a pet
  • a pet rabbit
2 :showing fondness
  • a pet name
3 :2favorite
  • Restoring the old car is my pet project.
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pet

verb

Definition of pet for Students

petted; petting
:to stroke or pat gently or lovingly

Medical Dictionary

PET

abbreviation

medical Definition of PET

positron-emission tomography

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