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The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. / (sex) The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner. / The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.

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Source Word

petting

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/

Noun

countable uncountable

The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. / (sex) The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner. / The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.

Japanese Meaning

(動物に対する)なでる、撫でる行為 / (性的文脈での)愛撫、キスや撫でる行為 / （人や対象に対して）特別扱いや甘やかしの対象とする行為