caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling
(noun) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fondling (plural fondlings)
(obsolete) A foolish person.
A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
fondling
present participle of fondle
fondling (plural fondlings)
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Source: Wiktionary
Fon"dling, n. Etym: [From Fondle.]
Definition: The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.
Fond"ling, n. Etym: [Fond + -ling.]
1. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection. Fondlings are in danger to be made fools. L'Estrange.
2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] Chapman.
Fon"dle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled; p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling.] Etym: [From Fond, v.]
Definition: To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
Syn.- See Caress.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
