Pet Definition & Meaning
pet
- adjective
- preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"
- noun
- a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
- a special loved one
- a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
- using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
- verb
- stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb"
- stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
"Pet" in song lyrics
See how pet is used in real songs:
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"I bet, then string em along like a pet"
Aceyalone — Serve & Protect -
"Roots us in Christ so we can grow like a chia pet"
Ambassador f/ Enoch, The Phanatik — Hands in the Air -
"With a flat butt white girl like Pamela Anderson with a Chia Pet"
Analog Brothers — Analog Technics
Words that rhyme with pet
Usage tips for "pet"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pet" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pet to find words that pair well.
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- What does pet mean?
- preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child" a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement a special loved one a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight) using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain) stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb" stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
- What part of speech is pet?
- Pet is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does pet have?
- Pet has 7 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).