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Foreplay
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/
In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
📖 Definitions of "Foreplay"
noun
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In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
verb
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To engage in foreplay.
🔄 Synonyms of "Foreplay"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| arousalnoun | Sexual arousal. |
| stimulationnoun | An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Foreplay"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| arousalnoun | Sexual arousal. |
| stimulationnoun | An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating. |
| thrillnoun | A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion; a frisson. |
| excitementnoun | (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused). |
| excitationnoun | The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced. |
| exploratorynoun | An exploration or investigation. |
| initialnoun | The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials). |
| introductory | Introducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of. |
| preliminarynoun | A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. |
| foresexnoun | Activity, often sexual in nature, prior to or leading up to sexual intercourse; foreplay |
| foregamenoun | An initial game plan. |
| forepleasurenoun | Pleasure derived from foreplay. |
| afterplaynoun | (sex) Affectionate interactions following a sexual act, such as cuddling, talking, or massaging. |
| forestagenoun | The part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain. |
| preludenoun | An introductory or preliminary performance or event. |
| presequencenoun | (linguistics) The opening part of a conversation. |
| prepartynoun | A party held before the start of an event, usually a public event. |
| preproductionnoun | All the preliminary arrangements that are made before the start of a project, especially before the filming of a movie. |
| forestrokenoun | A forward stroke or movement. |
| preovulationnoun | (biology) The period of time that precedes ovulation. |
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