canoodle

[ kuh-nood-l ]
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verb (used with or without object),ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling.Slang.
  1. to caress, fondle, or pet amorously.

Origin of canoodle

1
1855–60; perhaps ca(ress) + noodle2

Other words from canoodle

  • ca·noo·dler, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for canoodle

canoodle

/ (kəˈnuːdəl) /


verb
  1. (intr often foll by with) slang to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle

Origin of canoodle

1
C19: of unknown origin

Derived forms of canoodle

  • canoodler, noun

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