fondle

  • 11fondle —    to caress sexually    Literally, to handle something or someone fondly:     ... she had learned to slide her hand into his slitted pocket and fondle him. (Sanders, 1973) …

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  • 12fondle — fon•dle [[t]ˈfɒn dl[/t]] v. dled, dling 1) to handle or touch affectionately: to fondle one s baby[/ex] 2) to molest sexually by touching, stroking, etc 3) Obs. to pamper 4) to show love by caresses • Etymology: 1685–95; der. of fond I fon′dler,… …

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  • 13Fondle 'Em Records — Fondle ‘Em Records was a record label based in New York City, New York. It was founded and owned by Robert “Bobbito” Garcia from 1995 to 2001. Bobbito formed the label after realizing that the many unsigned rappers making guest appearances on… …

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  • 14fondle — Synonyms and related words: bear, bosom, care for, caress, cherish, clasp, cling to, clip, cocker, coddle, cosset, cradle, cuddle, cultivate, dandle, dry nurse, embosom, embrace, entertain, feed, feel up, foster, handle, harbor, have, have and… …

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  • 15fondle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. pet, caress, cosset, feel up (sl.). See endearment. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. caress, stroke, pet; see caress . See Synonym Study at caress . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. stroke, caress, pat,… …

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  • 16fondle — fon|dle [ˈfɔndl US ˈfa:ndl] v [T] [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: fond to love too much (16 17 centuries), from FOND] to gently touch and move your fingers over part of someone s body in a way that shows love or sexual desire ▪ She fondled his neck …

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  • 17fondle — fon|dle [ fandl ] verb transitive to squeeze or rub someone or something gently, especially for sexual pleasure …

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  • 18fondle — fon·dle || fÉ‘ndl / fÉ’ndl v. touch fondly, caress, stroke; show fondness …

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  • 19fondle — verb stroke or caress lovingly or erotically. noun an act of fondling. Derivatives fondler noun Origin C17: back form. from obs. fondling much loved or petted person , from fond + ling …

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  • 20fondle — v. a. 1. Caress, coddle, cosset, blandish, pet. 2. Pet, treat with fondness, indulge, spoil, make much of, make a pet of …

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