pet

1. An animal kept as a companion.
2. (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
3. One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
4. Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

1. To stroke or fondle (an animal).
2. To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
3. Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
4. To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.

   His daughter was petted and spoiled.

5. To be a pet.
6. To be peevish; to sulk.

1. Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.

   The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory.

2. Kept or treated as a pet.

   pet rock

noun

A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.

1. A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
2. A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
3. A formal written request for judicial action.
4. A prayer; a supplication; an entreaty.

noun

A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.