pet
Cross references:
1. caress
1. pet \'pet\ n [perh. back-formation fr. ME pety small - more at PETTY] 1:
a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility 2a: a pampered
and usu. spoiled child 2b: a person who is treated with unusual kindness
or consideration : D ARLING
2. pet aj 1: kept or treated as a pet 2: expressing fondness or endearment
3: FAVORITE
3. pet vb or pet.ted; or pet.ting 1a: to treat as a pet 1b: to stroke in
a gentle or loving manner 2: to treat with unusual kindness and
consideration : PAMPER : to engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and
kissing - pet.ter n
4. pet n [origin unknown] : a fit of peevishness, sulkiness, or anger
5. pet vi : to take offense : SULK