| Fondling 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fondle. 2. (n.) The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. 3. (n.) A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection. 4. (n.) A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. Thesaurus Entries amorous dalliance, billing and cooing, bundling, caressing, cosset, cuddling, dalliance, darling, favorite, hugging, idol, jewel, kissing, lollygagging, lovemaking, matinee idol, minion, necking, nestling, nuzzling, pet, petting, preference, sexual intercourse, snuggling, spoiled child, spooning |