noun
smooch
smooch
Smooch (noun) means (informal) A kiss. Example: “He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek.”
noun
1
(informal) A kiss.
"He gave her a quick smooch on the cheek."
verb
1
(informal) To kiss, especially affectionately.
"The couple smooched in the corner of the party."
"They smooched in the doorway."
How to use smooch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a kiss, or to kiss someone.
When to use it
Casual and playful — avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smooches
- Third person singular
- smooches
- Past tense
- smooched
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Etymology
Possibly a dialect variant of "smack," related to a German word for a kiss.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for smooch
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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.
