Osculation and Petting

Osculation

Osculation noun - The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof).
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Petting and osculation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petting" instead a noun "Osculation".

Nearby Words: osculant, oscular, osculating

Petting

Petting noun - Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).
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Osculation and petting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Osculation" instead a noun "Petting".

Nearby Words: pet, petted
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