Meaning & use

canoodling

verb·Everyday

Kissing, cuddling, and touching affectionately in a romantic or flirtatious way.

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The couple sat in the corner of the cafe, canoodling over their coffee.

Reporters caught the actors canoodling backstage before the show began.

A note on using this word

Informal and often used humorously or with a hint of gossip; the base verb is 'canoodle.'

Words with a similar meaning

cuddlingsmooching

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