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Meaning of groping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

groping

verb

Definitions

  1. To feel with or use the hands; to handle.

  2. 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.

  3. To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

    Example: We've been together two weeks, and have just been kissing and groping, but no sex yet.

  4. 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.

    Example: That old man groped that girl on the train!

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of groping; a grope.