Petting and Snuggle

Petting

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

Nearby Words: pet, petted

Snuggle

Snuggle noun - A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.

Petting and snuggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Petting" instead a noun "Snuggle".

Nearby Word: snuggling
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