canoodling

IPA/kəˈnuː.dəl/
IPA/kəˈnuː.dəl/

canoodling — verb

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

1. to show romantic or sexual affection by kissing, holding, and touching a partner

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to show romantic or sexual affection by kissing, holding, and touching a partner — often in a playful or secretive way.

例句

Kian and Mira were canoodling on the park bench when the rain started falling.

past continuous + when clause for interrupted action

The couple was caught canoodling behind the bleachers after the football match.

passive: be caught + [verb]-ing

同義詞
  • cuddle

    warmer and less sexual; focuses on holding, not necessarily kissing

  • make out

    more common in US slang; strongly emphasises kissing rather than touching

  • pet

    old-fashioned; refers to romantic touching ranging from mild to sexual

  • neck

    dated slang; specifically means kissing and caressing the neck area

反義詞
  • quarrel

    opposite in terms of emotional tone; fighting rather than showing affection

文法句型

two people + canoodle

be caught canoodling

find someone canoodling

用法筆記

Frequently appears in continuous (-ing) forms because the action is ongoing. The subjects are always two people acting together — the verb cannot be used with a single person as the subject taking an object.

常見錯誤

❌He canoodled her on the balcony.
✅He and his girlfriend canoodled on the balcony.
💡'canoodle' is intransitive; you cannot 'canoodle someone' directly.