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
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
Noun
Here’s to many smooches in your near future — à la Heathcliff and Catherine under the rain. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Another picture of River giving Mom a smooch while Dad is holding their daughter up. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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