Canoodle (verb / UK & US Slang)
(Also heard as: Canoodling, Canoodled, Caught canoodling)
Definition:
To canoodle is to kiss, cuddle and be affectionate with someone, usually in a playful and romantic way. It sounds silly and sweet rather than steamy, and is often used about couples in public.
Where Canoodle Comes From:
The word appeared in the mid-1800s in American English and its exact origin is uncertain. It spread to Britain and became a favourite of newspapers and gossip columns.
How People Actually Use Canoodle:
Tabloids love it for celebrity couples: “spotted canoodling on holiday”. Friends use it jokingly about people who cannot keep their hands to themselves.
Is Canoodle Rude?
No. It is lighthearted and comical, and fine in any setting.
Examples in the Wild:
- “They were canoodling in the corner of the café.”
Meaning: They were kissing and cuddling.
- “Stop canoodling and help me with the shopping.”
Meaning: Stop being cuddly and lend a hand.
- “The couple were caught canoodling on the beach.”
Meaning: They were seen being affectionate.
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