Foreplay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foreplay is a noun meaning (sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
Meaning
(sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To engage in foreplay.
Example Sentences
I decided, while we were foreplaying, that I must get a supply, just in case.
We grabbed each other, roughly kissing and tossing covers and pillows about in our frantic lovemaking. We foreplayed and foreplayed, teased and teased again.
Root (Amy Acker): Hey, sweetie, you busy? / Sameen Shaw (Sarah Shahi): A little. Skip the verbal foreplay, Root. Why you calling? / Root: Can't a couple of gals take a little break from work to catch up?
Actually in quick undressing or actual lovemaking modern nylons usually get ruined, but if you keep your nails and fingers smooth taking them off gently makes good foreplay, along with mutual undressing generally.
Word Forms
- foreplays
- foreplaying
- foreplayed
Synonyms for foreplay
Depending on context, synonyms include contrectation, foresex, arousal, stimulation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arousal, stimulation, thrill, excitement, excitation, exploratory.
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