1. Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
   - caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, snuggling

1. Stroke or caress gently
   "pet the lamb" 
2. Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

Derived forms: pettings

See also: petter

Type of: arousal, caress, fondle, foreplay, stimulation

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