canoodling

/kəˈnuːdlɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

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

Examples :

"He’s got a big smile on his face; who’s he been canoodling recently?"

verb

To cajole or persuade.

Examples :

"The dog was canoodling his owner for a treat, nudging his hand and whining softly. "

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noun

Amorous pettings or caresses

Examples :

"The teenagers were warned to keep the canoodling to a minimum in the library. "

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Related Words

nudging verb

/ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ /ˈnʌdʒɪn/

To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

"The child kept nudging his mother's arm, wanting her to buy him candy. "

minimum noun

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/

The lowest limit.

"We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time."

softly adverb

/ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/

In a soft manner; gently.

"The mother spoke softly to her crying baby, trying to soothe him. "

whining noun

/ˈwaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈhwaɪnɪŋ/

A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

"The dog's whining at the door meant it needed to go outside. "

teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

persuade verb

/pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/

To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

"That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."

recently adverb

/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

amorous adjective

/ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/

Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

"We were both feeling amorous so the inevitable happened."

library noun

/ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/

An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

caress noun

/kəˈɹɛs/

An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

"The mother's gentle caress calmed her crying baby. "

cajole verb

/kəˈdʒəʊl/ /kəˈdʒoʊl/

To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

"She tried to cajole her little brother into sharing his candy by promising to do his chores. "

caresses noun

/kəˈɹɛsɪz/

An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

"The puppy loved the soft caresses of the children. "