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
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Noun
Meanwhile, Dan Reynolds and Minka Kelly share a smooch in New York City, and Sarah Jessica Parker and Elsa Hosk strut in style around Paris. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 The pair then both went in for the smooch, before pulling away and giving each other a quick hug. EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Photos show the couple smooching and holding hands. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 Adrien Brody And Halle Berry Recreate Their 2003 Kiss The 2003 Oscars saw Adrien Brody win Best Actor for his performance in The Pianist, and celebrate by smooching Halle Berry, who presented him the award. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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