Fondling: meaning, definitions and examples

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fondling

 

[ หˆfษ’nd(ษ™)lษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical intimacy

To caress lovingly or erotically. Fondling involves touching or stroking tenderly and affectionately.

Synonyms

caress, pet, stroke, touch

Examples of usage

  • He enjoyed fondling her hair while they watched a movie.
  • She blushed as he began fondling her hand under the table.
Context #2 | Noun

sexual harassment

The act of touching or caressing someone in an inappropriate or unwelcome way, often of a sexual nature.

Synonyms

groping, harassing, molesting

Examples of usage

  • She reported her coworker for fondling her in the break room.
  • The teacher was fired for fondling students during class.

Translations

Translations of the word "fondling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acariciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ เคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streicheln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตัั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pieszczota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„›ๆ’ซ (aibu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caresser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acariciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okลŸamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๋ฌด (aemu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุนุจุฉ (muda'aba)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlazenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hladenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠšๆ‘ธ (fว”mล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boลพanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klappa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฟะฐะนัะพา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mosiqvaruleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™vaziลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acariciar

Etymology

The word 'fondling' originated from the Middle English word 'fondlen', meaning 'to stroke or caress'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe tender or affectionate touching. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass inappropriate or unwelcome touching, particularly in a sexual context. The history of 'fondling' reflects changing societal attitudes towards physical intimacy and consent.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,552, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.