Canoodling Meaning in English

word · lemma: canoodle

US

kəˈnudlɪŋ

kuh-NOO-dling

UK

kˈænuːdlˌɪŋ

ka-NOO-dl-ing

Definition

Hugging, kissing, or cuddling with someone in a romantic or affectionate way, often in a playful or secret manner.

Usage & Nuances

"Canoodling" is informal and playful, often suggesting secretive or flirtatious affection in public. Typical with couples, not just casual friends. Common phrases: "caught canoodling," "canoodling on the couch." Rare in very formal writing.

• Spanish: acariciarse - besuquearse
• Portuguese (BR): acariciar-se - namorar (coloquial)
• Portuguese (PT): acariciar-se - namorar (coloquial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 卿卿我我 - 亲昵地调情
• Chinese (Traditional): 卿卿我我 - 親暱地調情
• Hindi: प्यार करना - आलिंगन करना
• Arabic: يتغزل - يداعب (بشكل حميمي)
• Bengali: আলতোভাবে জড়ানো - চুম্বন করা - কৌতুকপূর্ণ প্রেমময় মেলা
• Russian: обниматься и целоваться - ласкаться
• Japanese: いちゃつく - 愛し合う（軽い意味）
• Vietnamese: ôm ấp - âu yếm - hôn (mang tính tinh nghịch, thân mật)
• Korean: 알콩달콩 껴안다 - 다정하게 애무하다
• Turkish: sarılmak ve öpüşmek - cilveleşmek
• Urdu: محبت بھری بانہوں میں لینا - چومنا
• Indonesian: âu yếm - ôm ấp - tình tứ

Example Sentences

They were canoodling on the park bench.

basic

The couple spent the evening canoodling by the fireplace.

basic

I saw them canoodling during the movie.

basic

The paparazzi caught the celebrities canoodling on the yacht.

natural

They kept canoodling even when their friends teased them.

natural

There's nothing wrong with a little canoodling in public, right?

natural