Definition of petting Petting

/pɛˈtɪŋ/ - [peting] - pet•ting

We found 6 definitions of petting from 4 different sources.

What does petting mean?

Noun
petting - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
		caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, smooching, snuggling
		foreplay, arousal, stimulation mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

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petting (Noun)
The act of stroking or fondling an animal.
petting (Noun)
The act of kissing, stroking, etc. , a person in a sexual manner.
petting (Verb)
Present participle of pet.