Fondle: meaning, definitions and examples

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fondle

 

[ ˈfɒnd(ə)l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

intimate touch

To fondle means to stroke or caress lovingly or erotically. It involves gentle and affectionate touching. Fondling is often associated with expressing love, tenderness, or desire towards someone or something.

Synonyms

caress, cuddle, pet, stroke

Examples of usage

  • She fondled the kitten's soft fur.
  • He fondled her hand while they walked in the park.
  • The couple fondled each other in a romantic embrace.

Translations

Translations of the word "fondle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acariciar

🇮🇳 पुचकारना

🇩🇪 streicheln

🇮🇩 membelai

🇺🇦 пестити

🇵🇱 głaskać

🇯🇵 撫でる (naderu)

🇫🇷 caresser

🇪🇸 acariciar

🇹🇷 okşamak

🇰🇷 쓰다듬다 (sseudadumda)

🇸🇦 يمسح (yamsah)

🇨🇿 hladit

🇸🇰 hladiť

🇨🇳 抚摸 (fǔmō)

🇸🇮 božati

🇮🇸 strjúka

🇰🇿 сипау

🇬🇪 მოფერება (mo'phereba)

🇦🇿 sığallamaq

🇲🇽 acariciar

Etymology

The word 'fondle' originated from the Middle English word 'fondlen', which meant to deal foolishly, indulge in; caress. The current sense of 'fondle' as caress lovingly dates back to the mid-16th century.

See also: fond, fondling, fondly, fondness, fondue.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,864 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.