Petter

/ˈpɛtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who pets or strokes an animal affectionately.

The petter spent the afternoon cuddling the kittens in the shelter.

Someone who indulges in pets or treats for animals.

As a devoted petter, she always brought special treats for her dog.

Derived from the verb 'pet', which means to stroke or caress.

petter of animals

Someone who enjoys interacting affectionately with animals.

to pet

To stroke or touch gently, especially an animal.

pet

An animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

patter

The sound of light, quick steps or taps, an unrelated but phonetically similar term.

A person who excessively pets or coddles animals.

She's such a petter, she can't pass a dog without giving it a scratch behind the ears.