Fondling

n.	1.	The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. - Mickle.
	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.

Noun

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fondling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Synonyms: caressing, cuddling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, snuggling, necking

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