Kissing vs. Petting

Kissingadjective

Just touching.

Pettingverb

present participle of pet

‘I am petting my rabbit.’;

Kissingnoun

The act of giving a kiss.

Pettingnoun

The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.

Kissingnoun

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

Pettingnoun

The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.

Pettingnoun

The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.

Pettingnoun

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