CANOODLE

canoodle

(verb) fondle or pet affectionately

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

canoodle (third-person singular simple present canoodles, present participle canoodling, simple past and past participle canoodled)

To caress, pet, feel up, or make love.

To cajole or persuade.

Synonyms

• (to caress): touch up, grope; see also fondle

• (to cajole): coax, inveigle, sweet-talk, wheedle

Noun

canoodle (plural canoodles)

A cuddle, hug, or caress

Anagrams

• colonade

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INITIALISM

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