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
Though Kylie didn't walk the red carpet, she was spotted getting a smooch planted on her by Timothée, who was nominated for his role in Wonka. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 12 June 2025 The confirmation came wrapped in a smooch as Taylor surprised Pierre with an intimate dinner for his 31st birthday. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
Jono and Ellie have since been papped gallivanting around Sydney, smooching up a storm over beaches and brunches. Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 24 Mar. 2024 Aidan is back for season 2, though, as Parker shared pictures of her and Corbett smooching in character on set. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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