pet
Household animal friend
A pet is an animal kept for companionship rather than utility—dogs, cats, hamsters, and the like.
The word extends to favorites: a teacher's pet gets special treatment.
As an adjective, pet describes personal favorites or preoccupations: a pet project, a pet peeve.
To pet is to stroke affectionately, and by extension, to engage in sexual touching short of intercourse: petting in the back seat.
As a term of endearment, pet is common in British dialects: Come here, pet.
Domesticated barking mammal
- catSmall furry housepet
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
- goldfishSmall orange pet carp
- parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
rabbit · turtle · guinea pig · ferret · budgie · gerbil · canary · iguana
Affectionate close embrace
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- patGentle palm stroke
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
snuggle · lap · purring · lick · bonding · loyal · devoted · unconditional love
Affectionate name for beloved
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- dearTreasured or costly
love · sweetie · angel · baby · precious · lamb · kitten · duck
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- collarNeck encirclement
kennel · litterbox · adoption · shelter · neutering · spaying · vaccination · microchip
Animal restraint cord
- collarNeck encirclement
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- cageBarred confinement structure
litter box · terrarium · bowl · crate · bed · carrier · harness · tank
State of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- complaintExpression of discontent
- bugbearPersistent cause of anxiety
grievance · nuisance · bother · frustration · aggravation · vexation · irk · dislike
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
parrot · rabbit · turtle · guinea pig · ferret · budgie · gerbil · canary · iguana · hermit crab
cuddle
Affectionate close embrace
nuzzle · snuggle · lap · purring · lick · bonding · loyal · devoted · unconditional love · comfort
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
fondle · rub · tickle · smooth · soothe · nuzzle · massage · brush · handle · touch
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
dear · love · sweetie · angel · baby · precious · lamb · kitten · duck · dove
feeding
Giving food to
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- veterinarianDoctor for animals
- leashAnimal restraint cord
collar · kennel · litterbox · adoption · shelter · neutering · spaying · vaccination · microchip · training
leash
Animal restraint cord
cage · litter box · terrarium · bowl · crate · bed · carrier · harness · tank · toys
annoyance
State of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- gripeVoice minor displeasure
- complaintExpression of discontent
bugbear · grievance · nuisance · bother · frustration · aggravation · vexation · irk · dislike · trigger
spoiled
Ruined or overindulged
- daycareChild supervision facility
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
- strollerWheeled infant conveyance
carrier · organic food · birthday party · coddled · indulged · dote · fuss
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- domesticated animalscow, dogs, pig, cats, horses
- game itemspotion, health potion, mana potion, power-up, extra life
- animal termswild, tame, domesticated, feral, captive
- childhood influencesgrandparent, mentor, teacher, coach, cartoon character
petlivestock
Domesticated farm animals
farm animal · working animal · cattle · draft animal · beast of burden
petoutcast
Shunned, rejected person
pariah · scapegoat · black sheep · disfavored · unfavorite