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

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

But to see any actual smooching, fans had to take matters into their own .
Yep, Korra and Asami Went in the Spirit Portal and Probably Kissed | Melissa Leon | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Its advertising remains distinctive—from “The Kiss,” which showed world leaders smooching, to its current campaign.
Benetton’s Rebirth | Robin Givhan | September 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
And then there are moments that call for no touching or smooching.
The 10 Rules of Kissing Hello | Claire Howorth | September 4, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

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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