canoodling

/kəˈnuː.dəl/ (bre, ipa) · /kəˈnuː.dəl/ (ame, ipa) · /kə-ˈnü-dᵊl How to pronounce canoodle (audio)/ (ame, mw)

canoodling — verb

  • canoodlingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • canoodlings3rd person singular
  • canoodlinging-ing form
  • canoodlingedpast simple

1. used when a couple stay close together, exchanging kisses and affectionate touch

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

used when a couple stay close together, exchanging kisses and affectionate touches with obvious romantic or sexual feeling

例句

Felix and Chiara were canoodling on the park bench after sunset.

pattern: be canoodling in a public place

Kenji laughed when he saw two tourists canoodling beside the hotel pool.

pattern: see somebody canoodling

同義詞
  • cuddle

    softer and broader, and often not sexual at all

  • make out

    more intense and more focused on kissing

  • neck

    also old-fashioned, but usually sounds heavier and more private

  • snuggle

    emphasizes warmth and comfort more than flirtation

反義詞
  • pull away

    stop the close physical contact instead of inviting it

  • keep apart

    stay physically separate rather than embracing

文法句型

be canoodling with + somebody

be canoodling in + place

keep canoodling

用法筆記

Usually appears in progressive forms and often takes a place phrase or 'with' phrase. The word is playful and slightly old-fashioned, so it is common in gossip, teasing, or humorous descriptions rather than formal reporting.

常見錯誤

❌He canoodled her in the hallway.
✅He was canoodling with her in the hallway.
💡canoodle is usually intransitive and describes two people being affectionate together.
❌Grandma was canoodling the baby before bed.
✅Grandma was cuddling the baby before bed.
💡canoodle usually suggests romantic or sexual affection, not ordinary family comfort.