ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (transitive) To grasp.
  2. 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

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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