Meaning & use

Smooches

noun·Everyday

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Affectionate kisses, typically given casually or playfully.

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She blew smooches to her grandchildren as the train pulled away.

The puppy greeted him with wet smooches all over his face.

A note on using this word

As a verb, "to smooch" can also mean to kiss someone, especially in a prolonged or amorous way, and is common in informal American English.

Words with a similar meaning

kissespecks

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To kiss someone, especially affectionately or amorously.

They smooched under the mistletoe at the office party.

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