pawing
verb
- 1
(of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
- 2
(of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
- 3
(of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
- 4
(by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.
- 5
(by extension) To clumsily dig through something.
- 6
To flatter.
noun
- 1
The act of one who paws.
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