What does canoodling mean?
Canoodling means present participle and gerund of canoodle.
Canoodling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of canoodle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of canoodle
- Amorous pettings or caresses.
Example Sentences
Admittedly one is spared the nauseating canoodlings of lovers whose lungs are manifestly greater than their love, which are so common in Wagner evenings[…]
Sure enough, with dark wood walls, thatched overhangs and a formidable totem at the front desk, the Tonga Room has also been the site of more than a few clandestine canoodlings, some of which were immortalized by Herb Caen, the famed San Francisco Chronicle columnist, who trumpeted the room’s happy hour and its famously strong mai tai.
Synonyms for canoodling
Antonyms for canoodling
Related Words
Word Forms
- canoodlings
Usage Notes
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How do you use canoodling in a sentence?
Admittedly one is spared the nauseating canoodlings of lovers whose lungs are manifestly greater than their love, which are so common in Wagner evenings[…]
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