smooch

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verb (1)

smooched; smooching; smooches
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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

Synonyms of smooch

Examples of smooch in a Sentence

Verb (1) a couple smooching in a dark corner
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Verb
On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
In March 1987, Attenborough took a moment to hold — and share a smooch with — Neusi the chimp at the London Zoo. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Deborah pecks her before reluctantly giving in to more passionate smooches. Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 May 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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