Pet Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Pet

Meaning 1 : preferred above all others and treated with partiality

    Synonyms : best-loved,  favored,  favorite,  favourite,  preferent,  preferred
Meaning 2 : a special loved one

    Synonyms : darling,  dearie,  deary,  ducky,  favorite,  favourite
Meaning 3 : using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

    Synonyms : positron emission tomography
Meaning 4 : a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

Meaning 5 : a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

Meaning 6 : stroke or caress gently

    Example : pet the lamb

Meaning 7 : stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

How to Pronounce Pet

  • pɛt