fondling

UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndəlɪŋ/
fondlingnoun
fondlings
pl
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndləŋ/
Translations
The fondling of the kitten made it purr with delight.
Ласка котенка заставила его мурлыкать от удовольствия.
The fondling between the couple was a sign of their affection.
Обнимание между парой было признаком их привязанности.
Definitions
The act of caressing or handling someone or something gently and affectionately.
The fondling of the puppy's soft fur brought a smile to her face.
A person or animal regarded with particular affection; a darling or pet.
The little boy quickly became the fondling of the entire village.
fondlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndlɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "fondling behavior".
Definitions
Involving or characterized by gentle, caressing touch.
They exchanged fondling caresses under the table.
fondleverb

fondling

Gerund

fondled
Past Simple
fondled
Past Participle
fondling
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒndl/
US
/ˈfɑndəl/
Translations
He would fondle the cat gently every evening.
Он ласкал кошку нежно каждый вечер.
Additional translations
Definitions
To handle or touch someone or something in a gentle, affectionate, or loving manner.
She fondled the puppy's ears as it lay asleep in her lap.
To touch or caress someone in a sexual way, typically without their consent or in a manner considered inappropriate.
He was arrested for fondling a passenger during the flight.
fondlenoun
Definitions
A gentle or affectionate touch or caress.
The kitten purred contentedly when she gave it a fondle.
An act of sexually touching or caressing someone, especially without their consent.
The report detailed several unwanted fondles during the event.