verb
snog
snog
Snog (verb) means to kiss someone passionately. Example: “They were snogging on the sofa when her mum walked in.”
verb
1
To kiss someone passionately.
"They were snogging on the sofa when her mum walked in."
noun
1
A passionate kiss.
"They shared a quick snog before saying goodbye."
"And that was that. Where had I gone wrong? First night: park, fag, snog. Second night: ditto."
— Nick Hornby, High Fidelity (1995)
How to use snog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for kissing, usually with some enthusiasm.
When to use it
Informal British English; not commonly used or understood in American English.
Common pairings
have a snog
snog someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- snogs
- Third person singular
- snogs
- Past tense
- snogged
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, first recorded in the 1940s; possibly linked to "snug."
Class of 1940
snog joined the language around 1940.
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Rhymes for snog
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What does “snog” mean?
The word “snog” means to kiss someone passionately. In plain terms, british slang for kissing, usually with some enthusiasm.
How do you pronounce “snog”?
“Snog” is pronounced snog (/snɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snog” in a sentence?
Here is “snog” used in a sentence: “They were snogging on the sofa when her mum walked in.”
What part of speech is “snog”?
Depending on how it is used, “snog” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “snog” come from?
The word “snog” dates back to around 1940. Origin uncertain, first recorded in the 1940s; possibly linked to "snug.".
How many meanings does “snog” have?
“Snog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to kiss someone passionately.
