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Definition of PET
1. Noun. A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement.
2. Verb. Stroke or caress gently. "Pet the lamb"
3. Adjective. Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. "The favored child"
Similar to: Loved
Derivative terms: Favorite, Favourite, Preference
4. Noun. A special loved one.
Generic synonyms: Lover
Specialized synonyms: Chosen, Macushla, Mollycoddle, Teacher's Pet
Derivative terms: Darling, Favourite
5. Verb. Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking.
6. Noun. A fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight).
7. Noun. Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain).
Definition of PET
1. n. A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.
2. a. Petted; indulged; admired; cherished; as, a pet child; a pet lamb; a pet theory.
3. v. t. To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge; as, she was petted and spoiled.
4. v. i. To be a pet.
Definition of PET
1. Acronym. (organic compound) Polyethylene terephthalate. ¹
2. Acronym. Positron emission tomography. ¹
3. Noun. An animal kept as a companion. ¹
4. Noun. One who is excessively loyal to their superior. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal). ¹
6. Verb. (transitive informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive informal) Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously. ¹
8. Verb. (archaic intransitive) To be a pet. ¹
9. Noun. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted. ¹
10. Noun. (abbreviation of petition) ¹
11. Noun. (Geordie) A term of endearment usually applied to women and children. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of PET
1. to caress with the hand [v PETTED, PETTING, PETS]
Medical Definition of PET
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