pet name

noun

: a name that a person uses for someone to show love or affection

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This pet name has a bubbly, upbeat feel that gives a sense of fun. — Sarah Garone, Parents, 30 July 2024 Since then, the president has used it as a pet name for Cook. — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 In the comments, people shared their own experiences of pet name jokes with the vets. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025 Lisa Barlow’s pet name for her younger son went as viral as COVID. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for pet name

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“Pet name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pet%20name. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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