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- [fon-dl]
- /ˈfɒn dl/
- /ˈfɒn.dl̩/
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- [fon-dl]
- /ˈfɒn dl/
Definitions of fondling word
- verb with object fondling to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child. 1
- verb with object fondling Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence. 1
- verb without object fondling to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses. 1
- noun fondling (obsolete) A foolish person. 1
- noun fondling A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved. 0
- noun fondling The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. 0
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Origin of fondling
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; fond (v.) (derivative of fond1) + -le
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Parts of speech for Fondling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fondling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fondling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fondling
noun fondling
- taction — touch; contact.
- necking — the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
- heavy petting — Informal. intense petting that involves mutual stimulation of the genitals but not sexual intercourse.
- canoodling — Present participle of canoodle.
- palpation — to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.
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