canoodle
[ kuh-nood-l ]
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verb (used with or without object),ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling.Slang.
to caress, fondle, or pet amorously.
Origin of canoodle
1Other words from canoodle
- ca·noo·dler, noun
Words Nearby canoodle
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How to use canoodle in a sentence
The pair were first seen publicly canoodling in July 2002, shortly before Lopez filed for divorce from Judd.
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British Dictionary definitions for canoodle
canoodle
/ (kəˈnuːdəl) /
verb
(intr often foll by with) slang to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle
Origin of canoodle
1C19: of unknown origin
Derived forms of canoodle
- canoodler, noun
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