smooching
Definition
Noun: 1. Affectionate kissing and cuddling: The act of kissing and embracing someone in a loving or romantic way, often as a form of affectionate play or non-genital foreplay.
Usage
- The word "smooching" is an informal noun that describes the activity of kissing and cuddling. It emphasizes affection and tenderness rather than intense passion.
- It is often used to describe a couple's affectionate behavior in a lighthearted or slightly humorous way.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "A bit of smooching": A phrase used to refer to a session of affectionate kissing.
- They shared a bit of smooching before saying goodnight.
Variants and Related Words
- Smooch (verb): To kiss and cuddle affectionately.
- They smooched under the mistletoe.
- Smooch (noun): A single affectionate kiss.
- He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek.
Synonyms
- Kissing: The act of touching with the lips (can be more general).
- Canoodling: Informal term for kissing and cuddling (similar in tone).
- Necksnapping: A very informal, somewhat dated term for kissing passionately.
Related Idioms
- Locking lips: An informal idiom meaning to kiss, often passionately.
- They were locking lips in the back of the car.
Noun
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affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)