petting
1. [ noun ] (sexuality) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Synonyms: kissing hugging snuggling cuddling necking smooching fondling caressing
Related terms: foreplay snogging kiss embrace cuddle cuddle neck
Similar spelling:   Pettinger
  pettiness
  putting
  pitting
  Pettengill
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