PET

  1. (acronym) .  (organic compound) Polyethylene terephthalate.
  2. (acronym) .  Positron emission tomography.
  3. Noun.  An animal kept as a companion.
  4. Noun.  One who is excessively loyal to their superior.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  6. Verb.  (transitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  7. Verb.  (intransitive, informal) Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
  8. Noun.  A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
  9. Noun.  (abbreviation of, petition) .
  10. Noun.  (Geordie) A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.

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