groping Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: G R OW1 P IH0 NG
What Does Groping Mean?
As a verb, groping means present participle and gerund of grope. As a noun, it means An act of groping; a grope.
Groping at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | uncertain, hesitant and unsure |
| Plural | gropings |
Groping Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of grope
Groping as a Noun
- An act of groping; a grope.
Verb
- To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
- To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
- To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
We've been together two weeks, and have just been kissing and groping, but no sex yet.
- To intentionally and inappropriately touch another person, in such a manner as to make the contact appear accidental, for the purpose of one's sexual gratification.
That old man groped that girl on the train!
- To examine; to test; to sound.
Synonyms of Groping
Groping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Groping
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Groping in a Sentence
We've been together two weeks, and have just been kissing and groping, but no sex yet.
That old man groped that girl on the train!
Word Forms & Grammar
groping
groping (plural gropings)
Words That Rhyme With Groping
Quick Answers About Groping
Is groping a verb or a noun?
Groping is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for groping?
Close synonyms of groping are uncertain, hesitant and unsure. See the full list of groping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of groping?
The plural of groping is gropings.