pet

[pet] 1. noun

1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; (also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) kæledyr

2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) skat; min skat

2. adjective

(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) favorit-; yndlings-

3. verb

past tense, past participle petted)

1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) stryge

2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) kærtegne; kæle med

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- pet name

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[pet] 1. noun

1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; (also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) kæledyr

2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) skat; min skat

2. adjective

(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) favorit-; yndlings-

3. verb

past tense, past participle petted)

1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) stryge

2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) kærtegne; kæle med

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- pet name