pet regression
nounEtymology From pet + regression, by analogy with age regression.
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Internet The state in which a person temporarily adopts the mindset of, or roleplays as, an animal, especially when done as coping mechanism to relieve stress, anxiety or trauma, or simply for recreational entertainment (for fun); the state in which one enters the headspace of an animal.
- Related terms
- pet dreaming, pet regress, pet regressor, petspace