WordCmp.com

chuck vs fondle

fondle vs chuck

chuck is a noun but fondle is not a noun.

chuck and fondle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chuck Yes No Yes No
fondle No No Yes No
As verbs, fondle is a hypernym of chuck; that is, fondle is a word with a broader meaning than chuck:
  • chuck: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
  • fondle: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Other hypernyms of chuck include caress.
chuck (noun) fondle (noun)
a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
informal terms for a meal
chuck (verb) fondle (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
throw carelessly
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
throw away
Difference between chuck and fondle

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.