Meaning & Definition of word "Petter"

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    Petter

    /ˈpɛtər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who pets or strokes an animal affectionately.
      • Example: The petter spent the afternoon cuddling the kittens in the shelter.
    • 2. Someone who indulges in pets or treats for animals.
      • Example: As a devoted petter, she always brought special treats for her dog.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    petter of animals:

    Someone who enjoys interacting affectionately with animals.

    to pet:

    To stroke or touch gently, especially an animal.

    Related Words

    pet:

    An animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

    patter:

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

    Slang Meanings of petter

    Meaning: A person who excessively pets or coddles animals.

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