boop
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8.3
A light playful touch on the nose or cheek to show affection
- noun
- /buːp/
- Texting
:
toquecito
- After the funny joke, he playfully reached out to give her a quick boop on the cheek.
Examples
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The puppy's little boop against my face melted my heart.
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The boop was too much.
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They were like little boops of pink and all of them except for one.
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Oh, now don't you spill Grandpa's coffee, baby boop!
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She gave him a gentle boop on the nose, making him smile.
Synonyms
peck
vsboop
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2.6
A quick, light kiss often on the cheek
is a playful fingertip or gentle face touch rather than a kiss
4.8
A light, playful poke to show friendship or affection
is a softer, more tender touch usually on the nose or cheek
3.1
A light squeeze on someone's skin to tease or show affection
is a light playful touch that does not squeeze or press
9.9
A light gentle blow on a person or thing
is more playful and normally aimed at the nose or cheek
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Etymology
The word boop comes from the tiny sound people make—'boop'—when they gently touch a nose or cheek, like playful baby talk, so a boop means a light, loving touch.