Canoodling Meaning in English
word · lemma: canoodle
kəˈnudlɪŋ
kuh-NOO-dling
kˈænuːdlˌɪŋ
ka-NOO-dl-ing
Definição
Hugging, kissing, or cuddling with someone in a romantic or affectionate way, often in a playful or secret manner.
Uso & 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 - besuquearsePortuguese (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 करनाArabic: يتغزل - يداعب (بشكل حميمي)Bengali: আলতোভাবে জড়ানো - চুম্বন করা - কৌতুকপূর্ণ প্রেমময় মেলাRussian: обниматься и целоваться - ласкатьсяJapanese: 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 애무하다Turkish: sarılmak ve öpüşmek - cilveleşmekUrdu: محبت بھری بانہوں میں لینا - چومناIndonesian: âu yếm - ôm ấp - tình tứ
Frases de Exemplo
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