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petting in Irish

petting in Irish is peataireacht, peataíocht — petting means the act of gently stroking or patting an animal.

petting in Irish

peataireacht
noun
The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
peataíocht
noun
The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.

What does "petting" mean?

  1. noun The act of gently stroking or patting an animal.
    "Kids lined up at the petting zoo to stroke the goats."
  2. noun Kissing and touching someone in a sexual but non-penetrative way.
    "The teenagers were caught petting in the back row of the cinema."
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petting in a sentence

  • Kids lined up at the petting zoo to stroke the goats.
  • The teenagers were caught petting in the back row of the cinema.

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What is "petting" in Irish?

"petting" in Irish is peataireacht, peataíocht. petting means: The act of gently stroking or patting an animal.

How do you use "petting" in a sentence?

Example: "Kids lined up at the petting zoo to stroke the goats." In Irish, "petting" is peataireacht, peataíocht.

Are there other ways to say "petting" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "petting": peataireacht, peataíocht.

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