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petter

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PET
abbr.
positron emission tomography
pet 1  (pt)
n.
1. An animal kept for amusement or companionship.
2. An object of the affections.
3. A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite: the teacher's pet.
adj.
1. Kept as a pet: a pet cat.
2.
a. Particularly cherished or indulged: a pet grandchild.
b. Expressing or showing affection: a pet name.
3. Being a favorite: a pet topic.
v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets
v.tr.
To stroke or caress gently; pat. See Synonyms at caress.
v.intr. Informal
To make love by fondling and caressing.
[Scottish Gaelic peata, tame animal, pet, from Old Irish.]
petter n.
pet 2  (pt)
n.
A fit of bad temper or pique.
intr.v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets
To be sulky and peevish.
[Origin unknown.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.petter - a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one; "they are heavy petters"
fondler
lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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