pet: Meaning and Definition of

pet

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.

1. kept or treated as a pet: a pet lamb.
2. especially cherished or indulged, as a child or other person.
3. favorite; most preferred: a pet theory.
4. showing fondness or affection: to address someone with pet words.

1. to treat as a pet; fondle or indulge.
2. to fondle or caress amorously.

1. to engage in amorous fondling and caressing.

pet

1. a fit of peevishness, sulking, or bad mood.

1. to be peevish; sulk.

PET

1. positron emission tomography. Cf.

Pet.

1. Peter.

pet.

1. petroleum.