streicheln — meaning in English
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English meaning
- canoodle verb (informal) To kiss and cuddle someone lovingly, or to have sex with them.
- caress noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- fuss noun Excessive worry, activity, or complaint over something minor.
- pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
Senses
streicheln is used for these senses in English:
- canoodle (intransitive) Of a person: to caress, fondle, or pet another person; of two people: to caress, fondle, or pet each other; also, to have sexual intercourse; to make love.
- caress A gentle stroking or rubbing.
- fuss (transitive) To pet.
- stroke To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
canoodle — full definition
- verb (informal) To kiss and cuddle someone lovingly, or to have sex with them.
- verb (informal) To talk someone round gently, using charm or flattery.
- verb (informal) Of two people: to kiss and cuddle each other affectionately, or to have sex.
caress — full definition
- noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
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