fon
dle
Third Person
fondles
Present Participle
fondling
Past Tense
fondled
Past Participle
fondled
1
to touch or handle tenderly and affectionately
transitive
- The couple walked hand in hand, occasionally fondling each other's fingers.
- The toddler giggled as the parent fondled their toes during playtime.
- In a moment of passion, he fondled her hair and whispered sweet words.
- The pet owner fondled the cat's ears, soothing it with gentle strokes.
- The grandmother fondled the soft fabric of the baby's blanket.
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