- the act of caressing or touching lovingly or tenderly:A few of us knitting enthusiasts met yesterday at Yarn Barn for a couple of hours of browsing, yarn fondling, and coffee.
- the act of molesting someone sexually by touching or caressing:The inappropriate groping and fondling from a trusted adult male figure—her mother’s boyfriend—traumatized her.
- touching or caressing in either of these ways:She stroked him with gentle, fondling fingers.
