pebble-pet

noun
UK /ˈpɛb.əl pɛt/
US /ˈpɛb.əl pɛt/

A pebble-pet is a small rock that you keep and pretend is your pet.

Mia painted eyes on her pebble-pet and carried it in her pocket all day.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tiny smooth stone kept as a lucky charm or comfort object.

He rubbed his pebble-pet for luck before the race.

3. A toy made by decorating a small stone to look like an animal.

The class made pebble-pets with googly eyes and felt ears.

4. A playful term for a very small, quiet companion.

Her little brother followed her around like a pebble-pet.