pet
/pɛt/
noun
Meaning
An animal kept as a companion.
(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To stroke or fondle (an animal).
To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
"His daughter was petted and spoiled."
To be a pet.
To be peevish; to sulk.
Synonyms
adjective
Meaning
Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
"The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory."
Kept or treated as a pet.
"pet rock"