petted
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(pĕt)n.
1. An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship.
2. An object of the affections.
3. A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite: the teacher's pet.
adj.
1. Kept as a pet: a pet cat.
2.
a. Particularly cherished or indulged: a pet grandchild.
b. Expressing or showing affection: a pet name.
3. Being a favorite: a pet topic.
v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets
v.tr.
To stroke or caress gently. See Synonyms at caress.
v.intr.
To stroke or fondle amorously.
[Scottish Gaelic peata, tame animal, pet, from Old Irish.]
pet′ter n.
pet 2
(pĕt)n.
A fit of bad temper or pique.
intr.v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets
To be sulky and peevish.
[Origin unknown.]
PET
abbr.
positron emission tomography
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petted
(ˈpɛtɪd)adj
petulant; sulky
ˈpettedly adv
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