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fondle Definition

fon·dle (fändəl)

transitive verb -·dled, -·dling

  1. to stroke or handle in a tender and loving way; caress
  2. to touch or stroke, often inappropriately, in making sexual advances
  3. Obsolete to pamper

Etymology: freq. of obs. v. fond < fond

fondle Related Forms

fon·dler noun

fondle Synonyms

fondle

v.

caress, stroke, pet; see caress. See syn. study at caress.

fondle Usage Examples

Object

  • genitals: Such behavior may include undressing in public, fondling the genitals, or touching someone in an inappropriate way.
  • boy: For all you know, you've spent your life fondling little boys.
  • cat: And wives shall fondle cats and dogs And men live much the same as hogs.
  • factor: Among other new elements which offer an outstanding fondle factor is now the defunct Savage Model 99.

Modifying Another Word

  • gently: One is still in its shrink wrapping, but the other has been opened and gently fondled for purposes of this description.
  • before: And the first interview I do, someone who I have never met before fondles me for his own satisfaction.
  • now: You'll have to find some other young boys to fondle now.

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