Also means
grope
Usage Note
Tripoter in its neutral sense means to handle or fidget with an object (tripoter ses clés = to fiddle with one's keys). In a more charged sense, it means to grope someone, which is its slang/vulgar register. Context determines which meaning applies; learners should be aware of the ambiguity.
Examples
"Arrête de tripoter ton téléphone."
Natural Translation
Stop fiddling with your phone.

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