English noun: petting | |||
1. | petting (act) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | ||
Synonyms | caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, smooching, snuggling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arousal, foreplay, stimulation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | snogging | ||