English Explanatory Dictionary

fondling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A foolish person.
  2. A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of fondle
noun
  1. The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fondling.wav /ˈfɒnd(ə)lɪŋ/ [ˈfɒn.dɫ̩.ɪŋ] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fondling2.wav

Word forms

fondling fondlings

Etymology

From fond + -ling.

Related words

fondler

Derived words

fondlingly
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