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Make out

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(often attributive) An act of making out; passionate kissing or petting..

Example Sentences

a makeout spot
A potentially funny 15-minute skit dragged out to an hour, Killspree spoofs two entertainment genres: teen makeout horror films, with their propensity for shock effects at the expense of plot and character development, and late-night gay plays like the long-running Party (playing right next door), parodied in Killspree's peppy camaraderie, safe-sex sermonizing, gratuitous nudity, and simulated screwing.
Sussman’s defense of sluts feels dated (its superb evocation of adolescent makeout sessions notwithstanding); Daphne Merkin’s reflections on the penis, while canny in form, are indulgent in content.

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What does make out mean?

Make out means (often attributive) An act of making out; passionate kissing or petting..

What is a synonym for make out?

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What is the opposite of make out?

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How do you use make out in a sentence?

a makeout spot

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