canoodle

ca·noo·dle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-nood-l]
- /kəˈnud l/
- /kəˈnuː.dl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nood-l]
- /kəˈnud l/

Definitions of canoodle word

verb canoodle If two people are canoodling, they are kissing and holding each other a lot. 3
verb canoodle to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle 3
intransitive verb canoodle to embrace, kiss, fondle, etc. in making love; pet; neck 3
noun canoodle Kiss and cuddle amorously. 1
intransitive verb canoodle behave amorously 1
noun canoodle A cuddle, hug, or caress. 0

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Origin of canoodle

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; perhaps ca(ress) + noodle2

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Parts of speech for Canoodle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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canoodle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for canoodle

verb canoodle

pet — a fit of peevishness, sulking, or bad mood.
caress — If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately.
fool around — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
make out — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
smooch — smutch.

noun canoodle

kiss — to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek.
osculation — the act of kissing.

All 10 Synonyms of canoodle