Outercourse

//ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Sexual activity without vaginal or anal penetration. uncountable

    "Afterplay, also referred to as postcoital play, spans a wide variety of possible activities, including cuddling, holding hands, kissing, talking, stroking, massaging, or reengaging in sexual acts like oral sex, mutual masturbation, outercourse, or intercourse."

  2. 2
    sexual stimulation without vaginal penetration wordnet

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"Afterplay, also referred to as postcoital play, spans a wide variety of possible activities, including cuddling, holding hands, kissing, talking, stroking, massaging, or reengaging in sexual acts like oral sex, mutual masturbation, outercourse, or intercourse."

Etymology

Blend of outer + intercourse.

Related phrases

nonpenetrative sex

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