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pet in Malay

haiwan peliharaan

/pɛt/

pet in Malay: haiwan peliharaan, binatang manja. In English, pet means an animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

Malay words for pet

an animal kept as a companion
haiwan peliharaan, binatang manja

English meaning of pet

  1. noun An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
  2. noun Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects.
  3. noun One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
  4. noun Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

Full definition of pet

pet in a sentence

  • family pet, pet cat, pet dog, pet store
  • My dog Fido has been a loyal pet for ten years.
  • I really love to pet cute puppies.

Synonyms of pet

All synonyms of pet

pet in other languages

Questions about pet in Malay

What is the meaning of pet in Malay?
Pet in Malay is haiwan peliharaan, binatang manja.
Apakah maksud pet dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pet: haiwan peliharaan, binatang manja.
What does pet mean in English?
Pet means an animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

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