smooch

[ smooch ]

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verb (used without object)

to kiss.
to engage in amorous caressing; pet.

noun

a kiss; smack.

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

Other definitions for smooch (2 of 2)

smooch²

[ smooch ]

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 | THE 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 | THE 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 | THE 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 | THE 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 cuddle: Also (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

Origin of smooch

C20: variant of dialect smouch, of imitative origin

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