fondle

verb
UK: /ˈfɒndl/
US: /ˈfɑːndl/

  1. To touch someone or something gently and lovingly.

    1. She likes to fondle her cat.
    2. He would gently fondle the antique vase, admiring its craftsmanship.

  2. To handle or caress in an amorous way.

    1. He began to fondle her hair.
    2. The movie scene showed a couple starting to fondle each other intimately.

Synonyms

caress stroke pet cuddle embrace grope
fondle noun

  1. An act of touching someone or something gently and lovingly.

    1. She gave the kitten a fondle.
    2. The statue received a fondle from the admiring tourist.

  2. An amorous caress or embrace.

    1. Their fondle was interrupted by a knock.
    2. The lovers shared a tender fondle under the moonlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fondle" in English means: To touch someone or something gently and lovingly., To handle or caress in an amorous way..

The phonetic transcription of "fondle" is /ˈfɒndl/ in British English and /ˈfɑːndl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fondle": caress, stroke, pet, cuddle, embrace, grope.

Example usage of "fondle": "She likes to fondle her cat.". More examples on the page.