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Petting (Noun)

Meaning

Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The couple engaged in some gentle petting on the couch, enjoying each other's company.
  • She loved the way he stroked her hair and face during their petting sessions.
  • The teenagers were caught by their parents while petting in the backyard.
  • Petting was a way for them to show affection without going too far.
  • The romantic comedy movie depicted a sweet petting scene between the lead characters.

Synonyms

  • Hugging
  • Necking
  • Kissing
  • Cuddling
  • Fondling
  • Smooching
  • Caressing
  • Snuggling

Hypernyms

  • Foreplay
  • Stimulation
  • Arousal

Hyponyms

  • Snogging

Related Words

  • Pet (verb)
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