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
Elsewhere in their conversation for VF, Hawke pointed out that Paltrow's Central Park kiss with Chalamet is reminiscent of a moment from Great Expectations, which saw the two actors smooching in the park. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025 Stories have long been swapped on awkward first kisses and princesses smooching frogs, but a new study suggests the earliest instance of two lips pressing together happened up to 21 million years ago -- prior to the existence of humans. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Guinness World Records representatives certified the smooches on-site at the DC event, which featured live entertainment, food and drinks. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 In the shots — taken in New York City's Central Park — the duo could be seen sharing a smooch while standing in what appeared to be an alleyway. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 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

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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 1 Jan. 2026.

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smooch

verb
ˈsmüch
smooch noun

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