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petter
Variant of pet
noun
- an animal that is tamed or domesticated and kept as a companion or treated with fondness
- a person who is treated with particular affection or indulgence; favorite; darling
adjective
- kept or treated as a pet: a pet duck
- especially liked; favorite
- greatest; especial; particular: one's pet peeve
- showing fondness or affection: a pet name
transitive verb petted, petting
- to stroke or pat gently; fondle; caress
- to be indulgent toward; pamper
intransitive verb
Informal to kiss, embrace, fondle, etc., passionately in mutual sexual stimulation
Related Forms:
- petter noun
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