Petting

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

Synonyms for "petting" (51 found)

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Closest matches (11)

Noun(6 words)

caressingaffectionate contactanimal interaction sessioncaress coddle cuddling

amorous dalliancebilling and cooingbundling caressing cuddling

Strong matches (15)

dalliance feeling fingering fondling friction frottage handling hugging kissing

Noun(6 words)

fondle fondlinggentle touchhands-on hugging indulge

Related words (25)

Noun(11 words)

kissing necking pamperpetting zoo activitysmooching snuggling stroke strokingtactile friendlytouch-permittedtouching exhibit

lollygagging lovemaking manipulation necking nestling nuzzling palpation pressure rubbingsexual intercoursesnuggling spooning stroking touching

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More general

15 entries

affectionate behavioranimal contact settingarousal careeducation facilityeducational activityforeplayphysical contactphysical interactionrecreational activitystimulationtactile contacttactile interactiontouch treat

More specific

16 entries

animal handling sessionanimal pettingcaress caressing coddle fondlegentle strokingindulge pamper pattingpetting eventpetting farmpetting zoostroke strokingtouching exhibit

Collocations

7 entries

affectionate contactanimal pettinggentle pettingpetting actionpetting behaviorpetting sessionpetting zoo

Inflections

4 entries

more pettingmost pettingpetted pettings

Derivations

4 entries

pet pets petted petter

Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

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Do you have a petting zoo area?

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They've always been petting each other.

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He was petting the dog.

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The world is not a petting zoo.

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