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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pet name and Pet project
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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."
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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."