Overpet

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To pet excessively. transitive

    "Don't overpet the cat, or she may bite!"

  2. 2
    To overindulge; to spoil (a person). transitive

Example

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"Don't overpet the cat, or she may bite!"

Etymology

From over- + pet.

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