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fondle

UK/ˈfɒndəl/ US/ˈfɔndʌl/ uncommon

verb

1.

touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions

  • “He stroked his long beard”
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Origin

From fond (“love, admire”) + -le (frequentative suffix).

Phrases

  • cop a feel
  • get to second base
  • make out

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