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petting

UK
/ˈpetɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

Translations

pettingnoun
The cat enjoyed the gentle petting.
Кошке понравилось нежное поглаживание.
Additional translations
нежность
ласка
Synonyms
pampering
cuddling
fondling
stroking
caressing
pettingadjective
UK
/ˈpet.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛt.ɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "petting zoo", functioning adjectivally.
petverb

petting

Gerund

petted
Past Simple
petted
Past Participle
petting
Gerund
UK
/pet/
US
/pɛt/
She likes to pet her cat every morning.
Она любит гладить свою кошку каждое утро.
Additional translations
ласкать
Synonyms
caress
nurture
coddle
pamper
fondle
stroke

Definitions

pettingnoun
The act of stroking or caressing an animal, especially a domestic one, as a sign of affection.
The cat purred contentedly under the gentle petting of its owner.
The act of caressing or fondling someone in a sexual manner.
The couple was caught in a moment of petting in the back row of the movie theater.
pettingadjective
Designed for or characterized by the act of gently stroking or caressing, especially of animals.
The farm features a large petting area where children can feed the goats.
Involving or relating to sexual fondling or caressing.
They were caught in a secluded corner during a petting session.
petverb
To stroke or caress an animal affectionately.
She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
To treat someone with excessive indulgence or care.
He tends to pet his younger brother, giving him everything he wants.
(of people) To fondle or caress another person in a sexual or amorous way.
The teenage couple were caught petting at the back of the cinema.
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