Smooch

/smuːtʃ/
noun

A long and loving kiss.

He gave her a romantic smooch at the end of their date.
Visual representation of "smooch" - A long and loving kiss.

Often appears as...

  • give a smooch
  • receive a smooch

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To kiss someone in a loving way.

They smooched under the moonlight on the beach.
Visual representation of "smooch" - To kiss someone in a loving way.

Often appears as...

  • smooch on the lips
  • smooch goodbye

Usage tips

Informal

noun

A long and loving kiss.

He gave her a romantic smooch at the end of their date.
Visual representation of "smooch" - A long and loving kiss.

Often appears as...

  • give a smooch
  • receive a smooch

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To kiss someone in a loving way.

They smooched under the moonlight on the beach.
Visual representation of "smooch" - To kiss someone in a loving way.

Often appears as...

  • smooch on the lips
  • smooch goodbye

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "smooch"
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Intimacy Indicator

Used to express close affection, typically in private or intimate settings.

Illustration for Intimacy Indicator
After their vows, the newlyweds shared a tender smooch.
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Often Playful

Can suggest a playful, flirtatious action, less serious than a passionate kiss.

Illustration for Often Playful
She left him a playful smooch on the cheek.
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Public Perception

May be considered inappropriate in formal or public situations depending on the culture.

Illustration for Public Perception
Their public smooch caused quite a stir at the formal event.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intimacy Indicator

Used to express close affection, typically in private or intimate settings.

Illustration for Intimacy Indicator
After their vows, the newlyweds shared a tender smooch.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Playful

Can suggest a playful, flirtatious action, less serious than a passionate kiss.

Illustration for Often Playful
She left him a playful smooch on the cheek.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Perception

May be considered inappropriate in formal or public situations depending on the culture.

Illustration for Public Perception
Their public smooch caused quite a stir at the formal event.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intimacy Indicator

Used to express close affection, typically in private or intimate settings.

Illustration for Intimacy Indicator
After their vows, the newlyweds shared a tender smooch.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Often Playful

Can suggest a playful, flirtatious action, less serious than a passionate kiss.

Illustration for Often Playful
She left him a playful smooch on the cheek.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Perception

May be considered inappropriate in formal or public situations depending on the culture.

Illustration for Public Perception
Their public smooch caused quite a stir at the formal event.
Visual representation of the word "Smooch"

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Video examples

David Doubilet &...

She rushes past me and she greets her pup and she coaxes him into the water. They meet with this underwater nose-to-nose, I call it a kiss of recognition. It's like smooch, are you my mom? Are you my pup or are you an impostor?

Video examples

David Doubilet &...

She rushes past me and she greets her pup and she coaxes him into the water. They meet with this underwater nose-to-nose, I call it a kiss of recognition. It's like smooch, are you my mom? Are you my pup or are you an impostor?

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