bill and coo
Exchange tender nothings
Bill and coo describes the affectionate behavior of lovers—murmuring softly, exchanging kisses, nuzzling.
The phrase comes from the courtship behavior of doves, which touch beaks (bill) and make soft sounds (coo).
It often carries a slightly mocking or dismissive tone when applied to humans: The newlyweds were billing and cooing in the corner all evening.
- lovebirdPair-bonding small parrot
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- peckDry measure or quick kiss
- sweet nothingsAffectionate but meaningless utterances
- sweet talkFlattering persuasion
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