Associations to the word «Petting»

Wiktionary

PETTING, verb. Present participle of pet
PETTING, noun. The act of stroking or fondling an animal.
PETTING, noun. The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.
PETTING, noun. The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.
PETTING THE KITTY, verb. Present participle of pet the kitty
PETTING ZOO, noun. A zoo that permits or encourages visitors to touch animals.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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