1. touching or handling something repeatedly or carelessly with the fingers
Usage: present participle of befinger; informal

Examples

• Stop befingering the artwork; the oils from your hands can damage it.
• He was befingering the merchandise in the store until the clerk asked him to be more careful.
• The child kept befingering the delicate ornaments on the shelf.
• She disliked customers befingering the fabric before deciding to purchase it.
• Don't go befingering everything in the museum—use the viewing glasses instead.