pawing Meaning & Definition
-ɔːɪŋ
What Does Pawing Mean?
Pawing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of paw. As a noun, it means The act of one who paws.
Pawing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɔːɪŋ/ |
| Plural | pawings |
Pawing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of paw
Pawing as a Noun
- The act of one who paws.
Verb
- (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
- (of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.
- (of an animal) To draw the forefoot along the ground; to beat or scrape with the forefoot.
- (by extension) To touch someone in a sexual way.
- (by extension) To clumsily dig through something.
- To flatter.
Synonyms of Pawing
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Pawing synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pawing
pawing (plural pawings)