smooch

verb

ˈsmüch How to pronounce smooch (audio)
Definition of smoochnext
as in to kiss
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love a couple smooching in a dark corner

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Recent Examples of smooch Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026 Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek. — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smooch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooch
kiss
Verb
  • In one night, Jowsey kisses 11 out of the 15 women left in the show, even bringing one of them up to his bedroom.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The musical retells the story of Heated Rivalry, this time telling the tale of hockey players who want to kiss and explore each other’s bodies from the perspective of the straight, female fans who turned it into a hit.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of kiss

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