pet regression

noun

The state of temporarily adopting the mindset of, or roleplaying as, an animal, especially when done as coping mechanism or less commonly simply for fun.

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Meanings

nounpet regression (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state of temporarily adopting the mindset of, or roleplaying as, an animal, especially when done as coping mechanism or less commonly simply for fun.

    Synonyms: petre, petreg

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe state of temporarily adopting the mindset of, or roleplaying as, an animal, especially when done as coping mechanism or less commonly simply for fun.

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petrepetreg

Origin

From pet + regression, by analogy with age regression.

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APA

pet regression. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20regression

MLA

“pet regression.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20regression. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pet regression,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20regression.

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