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petting

/ˈpɛtɪŋ/ noun B2
  1. The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. (countable, uncountable)
  2. The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner. (countable, uncountable)
  3. The act of indulging or treating as a favourite. (countable, uncountable)

Plural pettings

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“I mean, because he wants petting.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 656 · C1

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