canoodle

canoodle Definition

ca·noo·dle (kə no̵̅o̅d′'l)

intransitive verb -·dled, -·dling

Slang to embrace, kiss, fondle, etc. in making love; pet; neck

Etymology: Ger knudeln, to cuddle < or akin to LowG knuddel, a knot, clump, dim. of dial. knude; akin to OHG knodo, OE cnotta, knot

canoodle Usage Examples

Object

couple: So why don't we... ' Freya cast around wildly for inspiration and caught sight of the canoodling couple.

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