Petting: meaning, definitions and examples
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petting
[ ˈpɛtɪŋ ]
animal care
The act of stroking or caressing an animal, typically a domestic pet, as a form of affection or to show care and attention.
Synonyms
caressing, gentle touch, stroking
Examples of usage
- She enjoys the petting of her cat while watching TV.
- The dog wagged its tail happily during the petting session.
affection
Expressing fondness or love through physical touch, often in a gentle and nurturing manner.
Synonyms
caressing, cuddling, snuggling
Examples of usage
- The mother showed her baby affection through petting and cuddling.
- His petting of her hair reassured her during the difficult times.
Translations
Translations of the word "petting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acariciar
🇮🇳 प्यार करना
🇩🇪 streicheln
🇮🇩 membelai
🇺🇦 пестити
🇵🇱 głaskanie
🇯🇵 なでる
🇫🇷 caresser
🇪🇸 acariciar
🇹🇷 okşamak
🇰🇷 쓰다듬다
🇸🇦 ملاطفة
🇨🇿 hladit
🇸🇰 hladkať
🇨🇳 抚摸
🇸🇮 božanje
🇮🇸 klappa
🇰🇿 сипалау
🇬🇪 მოფერება
🇦🇿 sığallamaq
🇲🇽 acariciar
Word origin
The word 'petting' originated from the Middle English word 'peten', meaning 'to stroke or caress'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the act of showing affection or care through gentle touch, especially towards animals. Over time, 'petting' has become a common term in the context of animal care and expressing affection towards loved ones.