Pawing
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːɪŋ/
Pawing (verb)
- To move a paw back and forth on a surface, often to scratch, show impatience, or ask for attention.
- To move your hands or feet quickly and repeatedly, especially when nervous, impatient, or trying to get something.
- 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.