noun
plural pets
[count] an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure
Brit - used to address someone in a loving or friendly way
adjective
always used before a noun
very interesting or important to a particular person
verb
pets; petted; petting
[+ obj] :to touch (a cat, dog, child, etc.) with your hand in a loving or friendly way
[no obj] informal :to kiss and touch someone in a sexual way