单词 | canoodle |
释义 | canoodle (once / 155518 pages) v To canoodle is to embrace and fondle. Romantic couples canoodle. When people are getting a little physical romantically, they're canoodling. This somewhat silly-sounding word applies to somewhat innocent physical affection. For some reason, this word is used frequently by celebrity reporters who love to write about who a hunky actor or sultry starlet is canoodling with at a cafe. However, anyone can canoodle as long as you have a date. WORD FAMILYcanoodle: canoodled, canoodling USAGE EXAMPLESThe ballet opens in the Stahlbaums’ kitchen, a melee of cooks and canoodling. Washington Post(Nov 24, 2016) It was also apparent in the fact that Mrs Clinton’s standing improved after the revelation of her husband’s canoodling with Ms Lewinsky. Economist(Oct 20, 2016) “Before canoodling on the Hawaiian beach, George and Penn were in a Malibu recording studio working on a satirical audio book,” Page Six said. Washington Times(Oct 07, 2016) v fondle or pet affectionately Hyper pet stroke or caress gently |
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