The difference between Pet name and Pet project

When used as nouns, pet name means a nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another, whereas pet project means a project, activity or goal pursued as a personal favorite, rather than because it is generally accepted as necessary or important.


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  1. Pet name as a noun:

    A nickname, especially a name used by those in love with one another.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: hypocorism nickname"

    "My boyfriend won't let me call him by his pet name, Pookie, in public."

  1. Pet project as a noun:

    A project, activity or goal pursued as a personal favorite, rather than because it is generally accepted as necessary or important.

    Examples:

    "Don't bother him about his pet project. You'll never tear him away from it."

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