canoodle

[ kuh-nood-l ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Slang.

, ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling.

1. to caress, fondle, or pet amorously.

canoodle

/ kəˈnuːdəl /

verb

1. slang.
   introften foll bywith to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle

Derived Forms

• caˈnoodler, noun

Other Words From

• ca·noodler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of canoodle¹

1855–60; perhaps ca(ress) + noodle ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of canoodle¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The pair were first seen publicly canoodling in July 2002, shortly before Lopez filed for divorce from Judd.

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