smooch

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verb (1)

ˈsmüch 

smooched; smooching; smooches

intransitive verb

: kiss, pet

smooch

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noun (1)

: kiss

smooch

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verb (2)

smooched; smooching; smooches

transitive verb

: smudge, smear

smooch

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noun (2)

: smudge, smear

smoochy

ˈsmü-chē 

adjective

Synonyms

Verb (1)

• kiss

Examples of smooch in a Sentence

Verb (1)

a couple smooching in a dark corner

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The two shared a celebratory squeeze amid the post-game excitement before Taylor pulled her beau in for a smooch. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025

After a few last minute conversations (and a couple of smooches), Grant offers the first impression rose to Alexe. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

Verb

In the photo, which Haack posted on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the couple embraced each other while smooching in front of the iconic Paris monument, which was lit up in the background of the slightly blurry nighttime shot. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025

While Grant and Juliana are smooching, the camera zooms out to reveal Zoe standing in the shadows, Nosferatu-style. —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for smooch

• brooch
• cooch
• gooch
• baluch
• mapuche

Kids Definition

smooch

verb

ˈsmüch

: kiss entry 1 sense 1, pet

smooch noun