smooch

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verb (1)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

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noun (1)

: kiss

smooch

3 of 4

verb (2)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

4 of 4

noun (2)

smoochy adjective

Examples of smooch in a Sentence

Verb (1) a couple smooching in a dark corner
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Noun
There will be a champagne toast at midnight, and upstairs in the Jade Room is the perfect place for a midnight smooch. Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024 Colbert asked him at the time, holding up a photo of the smooch. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Mistletoe has some unique characteristics and history that go way beyond smooching under the sprigs during the holidays. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024 Audiences will feel their bodies recoiling, hearing Thomas and Hannah’s smooching sessions punctuated by the actors’ hilariously loud lip-smacking. Courtney Howard, Variety, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for smooch 

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

alteration of smouch to kiss loudly

Verb (2)

probably alteration of smutch, verb

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1577, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1578, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1631, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smooch was in 1577

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“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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