fondle

1 of 1verb

/ˈfɑndl/

Forms:fondles,fondling,fondled,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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