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Foreplay

//ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal. uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To engage in foreplay. intransitive

    "I decided, while we were foreplaying, that I must get a supply, just in case."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fore- + play.

Etymology 2

From fore- + play.

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