smooch

USAGE SUMMARY

The word 'smooch' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to talk about kissing someone, usually a romantic partner, in an affectionate way. For example, "He leaned in and gave her a gentle smooch on the cheek."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Dreamworks, the studio behind Oscar-winning American Beauty has refused to let MTV use a clip of Kevin Spacey and Mena Suvari in a clinch for the network's ninth annual Movie Awards, despite the smooch snagging a viewers' nomination for best onscreen kiss.

The Guardian - Film

Some listen to speeches or attend informal lectures; a few play guitars and smooch; some combine civil disobedience with obedient study late into the night.

The Economist

Radcliffe pursued Dano's girlfriend Zoe Kazan in 2013's What If, and Dano and Radcliffe share an underwater smooch in their Swiss Army Man bromance.

Independent

Click here for more outrage at the VMAs There was no misguided foam finger involved in Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera's 2003 three-way smooch, but that didn't stop outraged parents across the US speaking out about their kiss.

Independent

And the reconciliation of Oberon and Titania – who smooch to the strains of The Carpenters' "Touch Me When We're Dancing" – keeps eroticism within the safe limits of the tongue-in-cheek.

Independent

"We'll see friends coming together; there'll be a bit of a chase before couples find each other; there'll be the seductive lure of the slosh performed by the women of the cast and there'll be some old-school romance in the form of a mass cast smooch".

Independent

"They were using tongues so there was no mistaking it for a friendly smooch".

Independent

It beat competition from a video from Nike, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr and Wayen Rooney, and the First Kiss video that saw complete strangers smooch each other.

Independent

Serve topped with a smooch of crème fraîche, a slice of smoked salmon and a sprinkle of juniper.

Independent

Osborne was so certain that his party was doomed to a minority victory that he made the pledge of a big smooch if campaign manager Crosby had worked his magic.

Independent

The site of this first smooch is marked with a memorial and they were married three years later.

Independent

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "smooch" to describe a lighthearted or affectionate kiss, often in informal settings. It adds a playful tone to your writing.

Common error

Avoid using "smooch" in formal or professional writing. Opt for more neutral terms like "kiss" or "embrace" to maintain a serious tone.

Linguistic Context

The word "smooch" functions primarily as a noun or verb, referring to the act of kissing or the kiss itself. As Ludwig AI suggests, it's typically used to describe a kiss in an affectionate or lighthearted way.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Wiki

17%

Science

8%

Less common in

Formal & Business

8%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The term "smooch" is a grammatically sound and frequently used word, especially in media and informal settings. Ludwig AI highlights that it is used to describe kissing someone in an affectionate way. While "smooch" is fine for lighthearted contexts, it should be avoided in formal writing. Alternatives like "kiss" or "embrace" are more suitable for those occasions. Remember that "smooch" adds a playful tone to your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

kiss

Basic term for an act of affection with the lips.

peck

Implies a quick, light kiss.

snog

British slang for a prolonged, passionate kiss.

make out

Refers to kissing passionately, often for an extended time.

French kiss

A passionate kiss involving tongues.

osculate

A formal or literary term for kiss.

a buss

An archaic term for a kiss.

lip lock

Informal term referring to a kiss.

a cuddle

Emphasizes the physical closeness and affection, implies a kiss.

embrace

Implies a hug and possibly a kiss.

FAQs

How to use "smooch" in a sentence?

You can use "smooch" to describe a kiss, as in "They shared a quick smooch before parting ways" or as a verb, "They smooched in the back of the theater".

What can I say instead of "smooch"?

You can use alternatives like "kiss", "peck", or "embrace" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "smooch" or "smouch"?

"Smooch" is the correct spelling for the word meaning to kiss. "Smouch" is not a standard English word.

Is "smooch" formal or informal?

"Smooch" is generally considered an informal term. Use it in casual conversations or writing, but avoid it in formal or professional settings.