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

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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
This intimate moment leads to a smooch, which is soon interrupted by the OG Bachelor thief herself, Zoe. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025 The tot was pictured smiling from ear to ear while hanging out with Tony Stark and his dad at Disneyland Resort. 07 of 13 Kisses From Mom The doting mom planted a sweet smooch on her growing boy in this sweet shot posted on Valentine's Day 2023. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 3 Feb. 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 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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