fondle
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verb \ˈfän-dəl\fon·dledfon·dling \-(d)liŋ, -dəl-iŋ\
Definition of FONDLE
transitive verb
1
obsolete : pamper
2
: to handle tenderly, lovingly, or lingeringly : caress
intransitive verb
: to show affection or desire by caressing
— fon·dler \-(d)lər, -dəl-ər\ noun
See Examples of FONDLE
- She claims that her boss tried to fondle her at the office Christmas party.
- <a cat who enjoys being fondled by his loving owners>
Origin of FONDLE
frequentative of obsolete fond to fondle
First Known Use: 1694
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