Fondle

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑndl/

Definitions of fondle

verb to touch or stroke lovingly or affectionately

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to fondle with yarn.

A2 She fondled the soft fabric of the blanket.

B1 The child fondled the smooth surface of the pebble.

B2 He fondled her hand gently as they walked together.

C1 The artist fondled the clay, shaping it into a beautiful sculpture.

C2 The musician fondled the strings of the guitar, producing a melodious tune.

Examples of fondle in a Sentence

formal The suspect was charged with inappropriate behavior for attempting to fondle a minor.

informal I caught my cat trying to fondle a stuffed animal last night.

slang I heard he got kicked out of the party for trying to fondle one of the guests.

figurative The artist's brush seemed to fondle the canvas, creating a masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of fondle

• past tense: fondled
• plural: fondle
• comparative: more fondle
• superlative: most fondle
• present tense: fondle
• future tense: will fondle
• perfect tense: have fondled
• continuous tense: is fondling
• singular: fondles
• positive degree: fondle
• infinitive: to fondle
• gerund: fondling
• participle: fondled

Origin and Evolution of fondle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fondle' originated from the Middle English word 'fondlen' which means 'to handle or caress affectionately'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fondle' has retained its original meaning of affectionate handling or caressing, but may also carry connotations of inappropriate or unwanted touching in modern usage.