verb
canoodle
kuh-NOO-dul/kəˈnuːdl/
To kiss and cuddle affectionately.
The older couple canoodles on the sofa, sharing a gentle kiss.
Etymology
The word earlier meant to cheat or deceive and also described political manipulation. Its affectionate sense emerged later, but the evidence does not establish how that change came about.
In context
side Betty you better pick wisely because one of them is Mona Sterling the other is Joan Harris and the third is Miss Ida blankin ship oh I would definitely canoodle Miss blankin ship
More examples
- They spend the evening canoodling on the sofa.
- The newlyweds canoodle while waiting for the train.
- He catches them canoodling behind the curtain.
Forms
canoodle · canoodles · canoodled · canoodling