Petting and Snuggling

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Petting noun - Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).

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Snuggling is a synonym for petting. In some cases you can use "Snuggling" instead a noun "Petting". popular alternative

Nearby Words: pet, petted

Snuggling noun - Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).

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Petting is a synonym for snuggling. You can use "Petting" instead a noun "Snuggling".

Nearby Words: snuggle, snuggled

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