smooch

¹

[ smooch ]

verb (used without object)

1. to kiss.
2. to engage in amorous caressing; pet.

noun

1. a kiss; smack.

smooch

²

[ smooch ]

verb (used with object)

1. smutch.

smooch

/ smuːtʃ /

verb

1. (of two people) to kiss and cuddle Also (Austral and NZ)smoodgesmooge
2. to dance very slowly and amorously with one's arms around another person, or (of two people) to dance together in such a way

noun

1. the act of smooching
2. a piece of music played for dancing to slowly and amorously

Other Words From

• smoocher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of smooch¹

First recorded in 1580–90; variant of obsolete smouch “to kiss,” of unknown origin; compare dialectal German schmutzen “to kiss, smile”

Word History and Origins

Origin of smooch¹

C20: variant of dialect smouch, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Official wrist-slaps and “wet smooches” delivered to corporate leaders by federal regulators and prosecutors are the rule, no matter how egregious the misdeed — even when it’s as bad as the Wells Fargo customer fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

We won each other prizes at the arcade and, yes, smooched on the Ferris wheel.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, the omnipresence of photographers and smartphones means that each unwieldy smooch, every hastily withdrawn hand, every stray gesture becomes fodder for tabloids and scrutinizing analysts.

From New York Times

In another photo, the newlyweds share a smooch under a fireworks-filled sky.

From Los Angeles Times

She kicked off the show reprising her role as Josie Grossie from “Never Been Kissed,” trying to smooch several nominees in carefully edited comedic moments.

From Washington Times