noun

smooch

Smooch (noun) means (informal) A kiss. Example: “He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek.”

noun

(informal) A kiss.

"He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek."

verb

(informal) To kiss, especially affectionately.

"The couple smooched in the corner of the party."

How to use smooch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal word for a kiss, or to kiss someone.

When to use it

Casual and playful — avoid in formal writing.

smooched past tense, smooches plural, smooches singular

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He gave her a quick _____ on the cheek.

Possibly a dialect variant of "smack," related to a German word for a kiss.

Origin: German

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What does “smooch” mean?

The word “smooch” means (informal) A kiss. In plain terms, an informal word for a kiss, or to kiss someone.

How do you pronounce “smooch”?

“Smooch” is pronounced smooch (/smut͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “smooch” in a sentence?

Here is “smooch” used in a sentence: “He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek.”

What part of speech is “smooch”?

Depending on how it is used, “smooch” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “smooch” come from?

The word “smooch” comes from German. Possibly a dialect variant of "smack," related to a German word for a kiss.

How many meanings does “smooch” have?

“Smooch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A kiss.

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