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Caressing

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fondlingnounThe act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
lovingnounExpressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
neckingnoun(slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
caressivenounHaving the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.
pettingnounThe act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
snugglingnounA snuggle.
cuddlingnounThe act of giving a cuddle.
kissingnounThe act of giving a kiss or making out.
smoochingnounaffectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
huggingnounThe act of giving a hug.

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pettingnounThe act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
kissingnounThe act of giving a kiss or making out.
fondlingnounThe act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
snugglingnounA snuggle.
cuddlingnounThe act of giving a cuddle.
huggingnounThe act of giving a hug.
lovingnounExpressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.
neckingnoun(slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
smoochingnounaffectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
feelverb(heading) To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.
endearmentnounAn expression of affection.
eutripsianounjoyful fondling or caressing
affectionnounA feeling of love or strong attachment.
flirtingverbA flirtation.
touchnounAn act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
tenderlingnoun(zoology) One of the first antlers of a deer.
handsiesnoun(informal) Flirtatious or lascivious touching.
sweetheartingnoun(business, retail) Theft by employees at the cash register, for example by giving away merchandise to friends and family.
coddlingnounThe act of one who coddles or pampers.
soothingTending to soothe or mollify.

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