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pet

Pronunciation: (pet), [key]
—n., adj., v., pet•ted, pet•ting.

—n.
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.

—adj.
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.

—v.t.
1. to treat as a pet; fondle or indulge.
2. Informal.to fondle or caress amorously.

—v.i.
Informal.to engage in amorous fondling and caressing.