smooch

1 of 4

verb (1)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

2 of 4

noun (1)

: kiss

smooch

3 of 4

verb (2)

smooched; smooching; smooches

smooch

4 of 4

noun (2)

smoochy adjective

Examples of smooch in a Sentence

Verb (1) a couple smooching in a dark corner
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In a carousel posted to Gordon's Instagram after the Chiefs' victory, Swift pulled Kelce in for a smooch on the cheek as Gordon embraced Hardman. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 From Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's red carpet smooch at the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner to Allison Holker making her new relationship public at the alice + olivia show, see all of the famous duos who experienced Fashion Week together this year. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 Plus, Carpenter at one point pulled in a female dancer dressed like an alien for a sensual kiss, carrying on a tradition set by Spears’ culture-shocking smooch with Madonna on the VMAs stage in 2003. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024 There was a photo of Godwin — in blue and white striped boxer shorts, a baggy white sweater and Adidas — sharing a smooch with her man, a couple of the couple cuddling, one of the sunset itself, and a clip of the boat wading through the water. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smooch 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooch. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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