petting

Meaning

Verb

present participle and gerund of pet

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
2. (countable, uncountable) The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.
3. (countable, uncountable) The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.

pet

• Noun
• Verb
• Adj
• Verb

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Synonyms

caress

fondling

cuddling

endearment

caressing

kissing

😗

snuggling

necking

smooching

hugging

spoiling

tenderness

home-work

cuddle

fondness

groping

making out

affection

stroke

over-indulgence

cajolery

Translations

pelotage

Petting

carícia

χάιδεμα

caricias

tripotage

caricia

accarezzamento

knutschend

θωπεία

grapejament

χάδεμα

caresse

carícia

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/