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noun
The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: lifestyle, sex, sexuality
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To engage in foreplay.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: arousal, stimulation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity
Narrower terms: caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling, feel
History
From fore- + play.
Across languages
36 source translations are retained for this English entry.
