smooch

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verb (1)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

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noun (1)

: kiss

smooch

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verb (2)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

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noun (2)

smoochy adjective

Examples of smooch in a Sentence

Verb (1) a couple smooching in a dark corner
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In another video posted before their smooch, the pair, who married in 2022, cozied up for a selfie while traveling on the boat as their hair blew in the wind. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 Between smiling photos on the red carpet, the couple took a moment for a quick smooch. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024 The Little Mermaid star included a glimpse into her life as a new mom, including several clips of her and Halo cuddling and sharing some smooches, plus one of the little one sleeping on her chest. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 In a hilarious cut to the other car, Ben and Sunny make out in the backseat while poor Nick sits in silence to their smooches. Emma Soren, Vulture, 27 May 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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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