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
The couple then shared a smooch and hit the dance floor with friends. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2024 In photos acquired by UK tabloid The Sun, Monét was seen at London’s Heathrow Airport sharing a smooch with rapper Stormzy on October 10. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024 The pair posed together for several photos on the red carpet with their arms around each other and were even photographed sharing a smooch and exchanging some loving glances. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 In a carousel posted to Gordon's Instagram after the Chiefs' victory, Swift pulled Kelce in for a smooch on the cheek as Gordon embraced Hardman. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smooch 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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