fondling

fon·dle

F0231000 (fŏn′dl)v. fon·dled, fon·dling, fon·dles v.tr.1. To handle, stroke, or touch lovingly. See Synonyms at caress.2. To handle, stroke, or touch sexually and inappropriately.3. Obsolete To treat with indulgence and solicitude; pamper.v.intr.1. To show fondness or affection by stroking or touching.2. To touch, stroke, or handle someone or something sexually and inappropriately.

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[Frequentative of fond, to show fondness for (obsolete).]

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fon′dler n.

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Noun

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fondling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)caressing, cuddling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, snuggling, neckingforeplay, stimulation, arousal - mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercoursesnogging - (British informal) cuddle and kiss

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carezza