Sexual activity or dalliance; foreplay; amorous recreation.

Frequently with the. Lovemaking; amorous sport or dalliance; (also) an instance of this. In modern (and some earlier) use often specifically…

The action of play, v. in various senses.

Lovemaking, amorous play; (also) sexual intercourse; an instance of this, an amorous exploit. Obsolete.

slap and tickle: (a bout of) light amorous play.

(a) Amorous or sexual play. (b) A person regarded as a prospective sexual partner; a casual pick-up, a date.