Pawing

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːɪŋ/

Pawing (verb)

  1. To move a paw back and forth on a surface, often to scratch, show impatience, or ask for attention.
  2. To move your hands or feet quickly and repeatedly, especially when nervous, impatient, or trying to get something.
  3. To touch or move things with quick, repeated hand movements in order to find or check something.

Examples

  • The cat is pawing at the door.
  • The dog keeps pawing the floor for attention.