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    Fon·dle
    /ˈfänd(ə)l/

    verb

    • 1. stroke or caress lovingly or erotically: "the dog came over to have his ears fondled"

    noun

    • 1. an act of fondling.
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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fondleFondle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FONDLE is to handle tenderly, lovingly, or lingeringly : caress. How to use fondle in a sentence.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › fondleFONDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object. Synonyms: stroke, pat, pet, snuggle, cuddle. to molest sexually by touching or caressing. Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFONDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FONDLE definition: 1. to touch gently and in a loving way, or to touch in a sexual way: 2. to touch gently and in a…. Learn more.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fondleFondle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFONDLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FONDLE meaning: 1. to touch gently and in a loving way, or to touch in a sexual way: 2. to touch gently and in a…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › fondleFondle - definition of fondle by The Free Dictionary

    To show fondness or affection by stroking or touching. 2. To touch, stroke, or handle someone or something sexually and inappropriately. [Frequentative of fond, to show fondness for (obsolete).] fon′dler n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfondle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    fondle. fondle somebody/something to touch and move your hand gently over somebody/something, especially in a sexual way, or in order to show love synonym caress. He kissed and fondled her face and neck.

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › fondlefondle - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jul 28, 2024 · fondle (third-person singular simple present fondles, present participle fondling, simple past and past participle fondled) (transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly. Synonyms: dandle, pet, touch up; see also Thesaurus: fondle. Mothers fondle their babies. (transitive) To grasp.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › fondle_vfondle, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb fondle. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFONDLE definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

    If you fondle someone or something, you touch them gently with a stroking movement, usually in a sexual way.