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Make out with Meaning in English

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
MAYK-OWT-with or MAYK-OWT-withh
mˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /wˈɪð
MAYK-OWT-with

Definition

To kiss someone passionately, often for a period of time and sometimes including other intimate behaviors, but not sex.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, colloquial, and often used by younger people. Implies passionate kissing; stronger than 'kiss' but less than 'have sex.' Common in American English; 'make out with' always takes the person after 'with.' Can sound blunt or crude in some situations.

Example Sentences

They made out with each other at the party.

basic

Did you really make out with Sam last night?

basic

It's common for teenagers to make out with their boyfriends or girlfriends.

basic

He was bragging about making out with his crush behind the gym.

natural

I saw Jenna making out with someone in the hallway yesterday.

natural

They ended up just hanging out and making out with each other all night.

natural