PET

adjective

Definition

Petted; indulged; admired; cherished; as, a pet child; a pet lamb; a pet theory. Some young lady's pet curate. F. Harrison. Pet cock. Etym: [Perh. for petty cock.] (Mach.) A little faucet in a water pipe or pump, to let air out, or at the end of a steam cylinder, to drain it.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

PET (noun)

1. A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand. 2. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a fondling; a darling; often, a favorite child....

PET (verb)

To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge; as, she was petted and spoiled.

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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