teacher's pet

noun

1

: a pupil who has won the teacher's special favor

2

: a person who is treated as a favorite by one in authority

Examples of teacher's pet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And nab your spot as the teacher's pet by donating a giant 30-pack of Elmer's glue sticks for only $8 or bulk wet wipes that are ideal for everything from kids' hands to sticky surfaces. — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 17 July 2024

Joyce and Doug are an unlikely pair, but her teacher's pet enthusiasm and his human-trash-fire-with-a-heart-of-gold approach create magic together. — Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 June 2023

This sponge was a real teacher's pet, earning a perfect score in all of our tests, with little to no absorption, flawless and quick application, and easy cleanup. — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023

But in elementary and high schools, Apple has gone from teacher's pet to the back of the class. — Geoffrey A. Fowler, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1