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petting

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/ˈpɛt.ɪŋ/ · pet-ting

To touch or stroke an animal or person affectionately.

Meanings

verbinformal

To touch or stroke an animal or person affectionately.

کسی جانور یا شخص کو پیار سے چھونا یا سہلانا۔

پیار کرنا

pyaar karna

Synonyms

strokecaressfondleچھوناسہلاناچومنا

Antonyms

ignoreneglectavoidنظرانداز کرناغفلت کرناپرہیز کرنا

Common Collocations

  • petting a dog
  • gentle petting
  • petting your cat

Example Sentences

She loves petting her cat in the evening.

وہ شام کو اپنی بلی کو پیار کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh shaam ko apni bili ko pyaar karna pasand karti hai.

Petting a dog can be very relaxing.

کتے کو پیار کرنا بہت آرام دہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Kutte ko pyaar karna bohat aaram deh ho sakta hai.

The children enjoyed petting the rabbits at the petting zoo.

بچے پالتو چڑیا گھر میں خرگوشوں کو پیار کرنا پسند کرتے تھے۔

Bachay paltoo chidiya ghar mein khargoshon ko pyaar karna pasand karte the.

Easily Confused With

patting:Patting typically refers to lightly tapping someone or something, while petting involves stroking them gently.

Word Family

pet
nounپالتو جانور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'pet' as in 'petting your pet'.

Imagine a person gently stroking a dog or cat.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "patten" — to stroke gently

First known use: 14th century

The word 'petting' has evolved from the act of stroking an animal or person affectionately. It has become associated with caring gestures.