scritching
Affectionate pet scratching
Scritching is scratching with a light, repetitive motion, especially when petting an animal.
The word suggests affectionate, focused attention to a spot the animal enjoys: She scritched behind the cat's ears.
Scritching implies gentleness and often produces visible pleasure in the recipient—a dog's leg thumping, a cat's contented purr.
grooming
Self-care for appearance
- pettingAffectionate stroking
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
fingernails · fur · feathers · chin · ears · belly · preening · stroking · affection · bonding
scraping
Rubbing away material
- rustlingSoft crackling noise
- scrabblingFrantic scratching or groping
- raspingHarsh and grating
noise · claws · nails · surface · paper · fabric · friction · texture · whisper · faint
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