petting

🇺🇸 /ˈpetɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpetɪŋ/
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noun
R

The act of gently touching or stroking someone as a way to show affection or love.

During the visit to the zoo, the children enjoyed petting the soft fur of the rabbits.

translation

n. The act of gently touching or stroking someone as a way to show affection or love.

Word Forms

Plural pettings