Akademik

caressing
noun
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Syn:
cuddling, ↑fondling, ↑hugging, ↑kissing, ↑necking, ↑petting, ↑smooching, ↑snuggling
Derivationally related forms:
snuggle (for: ↑snuggling), ↑smooch (for: ↑smooching), ↑pet (for: ↑petting), ↑neck (for: ↑necking), ↑kiss (for: ↑kissing), ↑hug (for: ↑hugging), ↑fondle (for: ↑fondling), ↑cuddle (for: ↑cuddling)
Hypernyms: ↑foreplay, ↑arousal, ↑stimulation
Hyponyms: ↑snogging

Useful english dictionary. 2012.