1. (

• caressing ,
• cuddling ,
• fondling ,
• hugging ,
• kissing ,
• necking ,
• petting ,
• smooching ,
• snuggling

) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) ;

1. (

• pet

) stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb" ;

2. (

• pet ,

) stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking ;