subst. |
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pet - a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement |
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animal,
animate being,
beast,
brute,
fauna,
creature a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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pet - a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight) |
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fretfulness,
petulance,
crossness,
fussiness,
peevishness,
choler,
irritability unnecessary elaborateness in details
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verb |
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pet - stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb" |
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caress,
fondle touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
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canoodle fondle or pet affectionately
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gentle stroke soothingly
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neck,
make out kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion; "The couple were necking in the back seat of the car"
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pet - stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking |
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caress,
fondle touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
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