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petting

/ˈpetɪŋ/

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

pettingnoun

Translations

поглаживание

The cat enjoyed the gentle petting.

Кошке понравилось нежное поглаживание.

Additional translations

нежность

ласка

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pettingadjective

/ˈpet.ɪŋ/

/ˈpɛt.ɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "petting zoo", functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

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.

petnoun

Definitions

A domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

She has a pet dog that she takes for walks every morning.

A person who is treated with special favor or affection.

He was the teacher's pet and often got extra help with his assignments.

(chiefly Northern British, informal) A term of endearment used when addressing someone affectionately.

Are you all right, pet?

A fit of sulkiness or ill humor; a peevish mood (dated).

She left the meeting in a pet after her suggestion was dismissed.

petverb

petting

Gerund

petted

Past Simple

petted

Past Participle

petting

Gerund

/pet/

/pɛt/

Translations

гладить

She likes to pet her cat every morning.

Она любит гладить свою кошку каждое утро.

Additional translations

ласкать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

petadjective

Definitions

Kept or treated as a favorite or cherished.

She had a pet project that she worked on during her free time.

Domesticated and kept as a companion.

The pet cat lounged lazily on the windowsill.