smooch

[ smooch ]

/ smutʃ /

Informal.

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verb (used without object)

to kiss.

to engage in amorous caressing; pet.

noun

a kiss; smack.

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Origin of smooch

First recorded in 1580–90; variant of obsolete smouch “to kiss,” of unknown origin; compare dialectal German schmutzen “to kiss, smile”

OTHER WORDS FROM smooch

smoocher, noun

Words nearby smooch

smolder, Smolensk, Smollett, smolt, S.M.O.M., smooch, smoodge, smooth, smooth as silk, smoothbore, smooth breathing

Other definitions for smooch (2 of 2)

smooch²

[ smooch ]

/ smutʃ /

verb (used with object), noun

smutch.

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How to use smooch in a sentence

Blue has been spotted more than once with Jay, courtside at NBA games, on the field at the Super Bowl, getting a smooch on the cheek front and center at a major awards show and more.
Jay-Z And Blue Ivy’s Fanciest Father-Daughter Moments|Victoria Uwumarogie|January 18, 2022|Essence.com
Holmes was once dubbed the “queen of public makeouts” due to her Dolce Vita-esque tendency to publicly smooch Vitolo at every opportunity.
Katie Holmes’ Pandemic Romance May Be Over. How About Yours?|Alaina Demopoulos|April 23, 2021|The Daily Beast
A Presidential Smooch The Obamas have been caught on the kiss cam!
Snooki, Louis C.K., Beyoncé and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|July 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Voice judge managed to sneak in a smooch for his girlfriend, model Anne V, when it was her turn on the catwalk.
5 Best Moments From the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Video)|Alex Berg|November 30, 2011|DAILY BEAST

After showing Jay Leno her favorite boozing gadgets, Kathie Lee Gifford gave the host a smooch.
The Week in Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|July 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Though Hader's smooch with the dog is the most cringe-worthy moment, Fred Armisen licking a corpse was a close second.
Most Memorable Kisses of the Year|Shefali Kulkarni|December 30, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Miss Philly, you got a smooch on dat waist, and your skirt is hiked up behind.
Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June's|Laura Lee Hope
Thus a smooch, or "offset," the result of handling the paper before the ink has become dry, is prevented.
The Building of a Book|Various
The land was just a yeller and green smooch along the sky line and the waves was runnin' bigger.
The Depot Master|Joseph C. Lincoln
Sally should send him off with a proud smooch of lipstick and a tearful promise to wait.
Instinct|George Oliver Smith
Abishai drew one hand across his forehead, leaving a decorative smooch of blacking on his perspiring countenance.
Keziah Coffin|Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for smooch

smooch

/ (smuːtʃ) informal /

verb (intr)

(of two people) to kiss and cuddleAlso (Austral and NZ): smoodge, smooge

British to dance very slowly and amorously with one's arms around another person, or (of two people) to dance together in such a way

noun

the act of smooching

British a piece of music played for dancing to slowly and amorously

Word Origin for smooch

C20: variant of dialect smouch, of imitative origin

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