The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Patent.
Pattern.
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
To stroke or fondle (an animal).
To gently rain.
Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
Perfectly.
An animal kept as a companion.
Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
One who is excessively loyal to a superior.
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
abbreviation of petition
A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.
To stroke or fondle (an animal).
To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
To be a pet.
To be peevish; to sulk.
Favourite; cherished.
Kept or treated as a pet.