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smooch

verb [I]
 
 
/smuːtʃ/

Definition

informal to kiss, hold, and touch someone in a way that shows you love them: Didn't I see you smooching with Mark at Kim's party?Sexual activity in generalPhysical and sexual assault and abduction UK When two people are smooching, they are dancing slowly and very close together to slow, romantic music: The dance floor was full of middle-aged couples smooching to slushy ballads.Dance and choreography in general
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