verb
- 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.