pet

Definition

  • noun: an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure
  • noun: a pampered and usually spoiled child
  • verb: to touch (a cat, dog, child, etc.) with your hand in a loving or friendly way
  • verb: to treat as a pet
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: fondling, darling, petted

Examples

  • An orange cat named Alex was our first 'family pet'. [=a pet kept by a family]

  • One of my biggest 'pet peeves' is people driving too slowly on the highway.

  • The mayor's 'pet' project has been the construction of a new high school.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Percy Wetmore do a dance Listen to him squishing in his pant PAUL: Well, what about Dean? He's got a little boy. He'd love to have a pet mouse, I bet. How could a boy be trusted with Mr. Jingle? Maybe forget to feed him. How he keep up with his training? I mean, he just a boy, rest-ce pas? (..)
    1999 The Green Mile
  • (..) Yeah, that's the one. Only Del says his name is Mr. Jingles. Is that so? Del's been asking for a box. Thinks the mouse will sleep in it, I guess. Might keep it for a pet. What do you think? You know what? We ought to find a cigar box... ...and get some cotton batting (..)
    1999 The Green Mile