Definitionen
1.NounAn animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
2.NounSomething kept as a companion, including inanimate objects (pet rock, pet plant, etc.).
3.NounOne who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
4.NounAny person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
5.VerbTo stroke or fondle (an animal)."I really love to pet cute puppies."
6.VerbTo stroke or fondle (another person) amorously."We started petting each other the moment we were alone."
7.VerbTo treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge."His daughter was petted and spoiled."
8.VerbTo be a pet.
9.VerbTo be peevish; to sulk.
10.AdjectiveFavourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention."a pet project; a pet child; The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory."
11.AdjectiveKept or treated as a pet."pet rock"
12.AdjectiveGood; ideal.
13.NounA fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
14.VerbTo be petulant or upset; to have a problem with.
15.NounAbbreviation of petition.
16.NounA term of endearment usually applied to women and children.