fondling n. + Add to list US //ˈfɑndəɫɪŋ// UK //fˈɒndlɪŋ// fondling Archaic SynonymsEtymology Synonyms caresscaressingcuddlingfondlehuggingkissingneckingpettingsmoochingsnugglingEtymology 1 From fond + -ling.Etymology 2 From fondle + -ing.