pet

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• IPA: /pɛt/
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[change] Noun

Singular pet

Plural pets

1. An animal that is kept by a person for company and friendship.

   I have 4 pets: 2 dogs, a cat and a fish.

2. A person who is very loyal to their superior or boss.

   She's the teacher's pet.

[change] Verb

Plain form pet

Third-person singular pets

Past tense petted

Past participle petted

Present participle petting

1. To stroke something, usually an animal.

   I pet my dog.

2. To stroke another person lovingly.