Definition of foreplay
1 : erotic stimulation preceding sexual intercourse
2 : action or behavior that precedes an event
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And, as always, foreplay is important to get you in the mood.
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For the follicular phase, when low sex hormones slowly rise, MyFLO recommended adventurous dates to increase my energy, lots of foreplay to up the excitement and conversations about my hopes and dreams to humor my tendency toward brainstorming.
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One species in particular is known for its less than happy foreplay.
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FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Dancehall and reggaeton made foreplay a sport on the dance floor at the turn of the century.
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FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Dancehall and reggaeton made foreplay a sport on the dance floor at the turn of the century.
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Experts believe that males and females rubbed their sensitive faces together in a prehistoric form of foreplay.
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The co-founders identified an opening in the market for quick yet refined news service for a mobile audience that wants consequential information without all the foreplay, and a cigarette afterwards.
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Males who don’t follow proper foreplay protocol—about 90 minutes of abdomen jiggling and light caresses—will also be eaten.
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First Known Use of foreplay
1929
FOREPLAY Defined for English Language Learners
foreplay
playDefinition of foreplay for English Language Learners
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: sexual actions (such as kissing and touching) that people do with each other before they have sex
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foreplay
playMedical Definition of foreplay
: erotic stimulation preceding sexual intercourse
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