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The correct spelling is petted.

How to pronounce petted

verb

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The correct spelling is petted. To stroke or fondle (an animal). For example: "His daughter was petted and spoiled."

Usage Examples

His daughter was petted and spoiled.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  2. 2.To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  3. 3.Of two or more people, to stroke and fondle one another amorously.
  4. 4.To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
  5. 5.To be a pet.

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