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

Blue has been spotted more than once with Jay, courtside at NBA games, on the field at the Super Bowl, getting a smooch on the cheek front and center at a major awards show and more.

From Essence.com

Holmes was once dubbed the “queen of public makeouts” due to her Dolce Vita-esque tendency to publicly smooch Vitolo at every opportunity.

From The Daily Beast

A Presidential Smooch The Obamas have been caught on the kiss cam!

From The Daily Beast

The Voice judge managed to sneak in a smooch for his girlfriend, model Anne V, when it was her turn on the catwalk.

From The Daily Beast

After showing Jay Leno her favorite boozing gadgets, Kathie Lee Gifford gave the host a smooch.

From The Daily Beast

Though Hader's smooch with the dog is the most cringe-worthy moment, Fred Armisen licking a corpse was a close second.

From The Daily Beast

Miss Philly, you got a smooch on dat waist, and your skirt is hiked up behind.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus a smooch, or "offset," the result of handling the paper before the ink has become dry, is prevented.

From Project Gutenberg

The land was just a yeller and green smooch along the sky line and the waves was runnin' bigger.

From Project Gutenberg

Sally should send him off with a proud smooch of lipstick and a tearful promise to wait.

From Project Gutenberg

Abishai drew one hand across his forehead, leaving a decorative smooch of blacking on his perspiring countenance.

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