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pet [ pet ]


noun  (plural pets)
Definition:
 
1. animal kept at home: an animal kept for companionship, interest, or amusement

2. favorite person: an indulged or pampered person

3. loved person: somebody whom others find lovable



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. kept as pet: kept as a pet animal

2. special or favorite: cherished by or favorite to somebody
a pet topic



verb  (past and past participle pet·ted, present participle pet·ting, 3rd person present singular pets)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb stroke animal: to lovingly pat or stroke an animal, or touch a child similarly

2. transitive verb treat somebody indulgently: to treat a person or animal indulgently

3. intransitive verb touch for sexual pleasure: to touch each other in a way that causes sexual pleasure

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]

pet·ter noun
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