1. past tense of fondle; to handle or touch lovingly, gently, or tenderly

Examples

• She fondled the soft fabric of her grandmother’s quilt.
• The child fondled his favorite stuffed animal before bedtime.
• He fondled the old photograph with great care.
• The cat purred as it was fondled behind the ears.
• She fondled the delicate flower petals in the garden.
• The collector fondled each coin in his prized collection.