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Substantiivi

1. An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
2. A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
3. (Ireland, Geordie) A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.
4. (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects (pet rock, pet plant, etc.).
5. One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
6. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

Verbi

1. (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
2. To be petulant or upset; to have a problem with.
3. (transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
4. (dated, transitive) To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
5. (archaic, intransitive) To be a pet.
6. (archaic, intransitive) To be peevish; to sulk.

Adjektiivi

1. (figurative) Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
2. (literally) Kept or treated as a pet.
3. (obsolete) Good; ideal.