petting
pet-ting
noun
The act of gently stroking or caressing an animal affectionately.
"The dog loved all the petting."
noun
The act of kissing and caressing someone in a sexual way.
"They were caught petting in the park."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: snuggling, necking, caressing, hugging, kissing, fondling, smooching, cuddling