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fondling

verb

Form of fondle , present participle of fondle.

Simple meaning

To touch or stroke lovingly.

Pronunciation

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verb

  1. present participle of fondle

    To touch or stroke lovingly.

  2. present participle of fondle

    To grasp.

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  • fondlyadverbDerived adverb

    With fondness.

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