Petting

Quick meaning: Petting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pet.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pet.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

I am petting my rabbit.

'Come, Jo, don't be thorny. After studying himself to a skeleton all the week, a fellow deserves petting, and ought to get it.'

Word Forms

• pettings

Synonyms for petting

Depending on context, synonyms include fondling, caressing, necking, snuggling, cuddling, kissing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include caressing, kissing, fondling, snuggling, cuddling, hugging.

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