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petting

|pet-ting|

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

(pet)

domesticated companion

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
pet	pets	pets	petted	petted	petting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pet' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pet', where it meant 'a tamed animal'.

Historical Evolution

'pet' changed from the Middle English word 'pet' and eventually became the modern English word 'pet'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a tamed animal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to stroke or caress affectionately'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of stroking or caressing affectionately.

The couple was engaged in petting at the park.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'pet'.

She was petting the cat gently.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41