noun
- the act of touching or caressing someone or something gently and affectionately
verb
- present participle of fondle; to touch or handle someone or something gently and affectionately
Examples
- She was fondling the soft fur of the kitten.
- The mother spent the afternoon fondling her baby's cheek.
- He enjoyed fondling the smooth surface of the stone.
- The fondling of the puppy made it wag its tail happily.
- Children were fondling the rabbits at the petting zoo.
- She was fondling the delicate fabric of the dress.