petting
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petting
- /ˈpɛtɪŋ/
- [ˈpʰɛɾɪŋ]
Rhymes with -ɛtɪŋ
verb
- present participle and gerund of pet I am petting my rabbit.
noun pettings
- The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
- The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.
- The act of indulging or treating as a favourite. 'Come, Jo, don't be thorny. After studying himself to a skeleton all the week, a fellow deserves petting, and ought to get it.'
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: caressing, kissing, fondling, snuggling, cuddling, hugging, necking, smooching, zoo, caress, feel, babying, pampering, coddling, petiquette, caresser
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noun stroking or fondling an animal
| Español | popamiento, caricia |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 撫摸 /抚摸 fǔmō |
| Русский | ла́ски láski, не́жничанье néžničanʹje |
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