smooch
smooch Lexical Profile
smooch Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An affectionate kiss or embrace (informal).
"She gave her partner a quick smooch on the cheek before leaving for work."
A smudge, smear, or dirty mark (dialectal or archaic).
"The child wiped his face with his sleeve, leaving a dark smooch of dirt across his forehead."
• verb
To kiss or cuddle affectionately (informal).
"The newlyweds were smooching on the porch long after the guests had gone home."
British To dance slowly in a close embrace with a partner (informal).
"Couples began to smooch across the dance floor as the band played the final slow ballad."
To smudge, smear, or soil with dirt or soot (dialectal or archaic).
"Be careful not to smooch the freshly painted wall with your muddy gloves."
• Rhymes for smooch
Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the 16th century as an imitative variant of 'smouch' (meaning to kiss loudly or to smudge), echoing the sound of lips pressing together.