Fondle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɒndəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fondle is a verb meaning (transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
Meaning
(transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To grasp.
- A caress.
Example Sentences
Mothers fondle their babies.
idly fondling the cat's ears
The lovers fondled each other.
I gave the sleeping dog's ears a fondle as I walked past.
Word Forms
- fondles
- fondling
- fondled
Synonyms for fondle
Depending on context, synonyms include canoodle, caress, coax, cosset, dally, dandle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stroke, caress, pat, pet, touch up, dally.
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