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to canoodle

to canoodle

5 9.1
Kiss and hold someone in a playful or loving way
  • verb
  • /kəˈnuːdəl/
  • Archaic
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  • Although Perez denies that the two were involved, the two were very, very close throughout the '90s and attended the 1993 Soul Train Awards canoodling and holding hands.
  • canoodling couple

And I mean, this is video of them quote canoodling.

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Examples

  • After the release of "Cake," rumor had it that Rihanna and Chris Brown were spotted canoodling in the club.

    Blog text (29)

  • The two lovers sat on the park bench, canoodling under the twilight sky.

  • All the time in the world to canoodle with your eternal love in a fairy-tale cottage in the woods.

    Blog text (21)

  • The two were seen canoodling at Chris Eisel's Halloween party.

    Mean Girls (2004)

  • Look at these two little soppy canoodling a bit, a bit of Scottish canoodling.

  • The olds were slumped in front of the TV, canoodling and drinking wine.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Sarah Marshall was found canoodling with British Rock sensation Aldous Bright... in Maui, Hawaii.

    The 41–Year–Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It (2010)

  • Think about married country star Jason Aldean, who was caught canoodling with former American Idol contestant Brittany Kerr.

    Blog text (3)

  • After the movie, they couldn't help but canoodle on the couch while watching the sunset.

  • At the beach, many couples were canoodling as the waves gently lapped at the shore.

Synonyms

to cuddle
vsto canoodle
72 1.0

Holding someone close in your arms to show love or comfort

is broader, also including kissing and gentle caressing alongside holding
to kiss
vsto canoodle
  • Literature
50 7.5

To touch something gently in a pleasing way, like a breeze or sunlight

is broader, implying playful or romantic actions beyond a light touch
to snog
vsto canoodle
  • NSFW
34 8.7

To kiss and hold someone in a romantic or sexual way

is milder, focusing on playful or loving contact rather than passion
snuggle
vsto canoodle
  • Informal
12 2.1

A warm, close hug with a person or pet to show affection

is similar but also commonly involves kissing or light stroking
to smooch
vsto canoodle
  • Informal
11 4.9

To kiss a person or animal in a playful, loving way

is wider, covering kissing plus cuddling and caressing too
cuddling
vsto canoodle
9 1.0

Holding someone close in your arms to feel warm and safe

is more varied, covering holding, kissing, and tender stroking
to cuddle with
vsto canoodle
5 2.3

To hold someone or a soft thing close to show love

is wider in scope, adding playful kissing and light caressing to holding
smooching
vsto canoodle
  • Informal
4 7.0

Kissing and cuddling in a playful or romantic way

is broader, also including gentle stroking as well as kissing and holding
caressing
vsto canoodle
1 3.9

A gentle, affectionate touch or stroke showing love

includes this touching but also covers kissing and close holding
to give a smooch
vsto canoodle
  • Informal
7.3

To kiss someone quickly and affectionately

is more general, adding holding and gentle stroking to kissing

How Affectionate

to make out
  • NSFW
130 8.1
to canoodle
  • Archaic
5 9.1
cuddle
19 1.0
to hug
336 1.0

Surface Forms

canoodle infinitive
canoodled past
canoodled past participle
canoodling present participle
canoodles third person singular

Etymology

Canoodle probably came from a playful mix of can and noodle, with noodle once used to mean 'head' or a soft thing to touch. So, canoodle means to kiss, cuddle, or caress in a loving, playful way, much like cuddle.