canoodle
Neck and nuzzle
Canoodle is to kiss, cuddle, or fondle amorously—light physical affection between romantic partners: a couple canoodling on a park bench.
The word has a playful, slightly old-fashioned quality, suggesting public displays of affection that are affectionate rather than overtly sexual.
Head-body junction
- petDomesticated household companion
- gropeFeel about blindly
- fondleTouch lovingly
- pettingAffectionate stroking
foreplay · make-out · smooch · snog · osculation · french-kiss · spoon · entwine
Settle into sheltered comfort
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- embraceHold closely in arms
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- caressGentle loving touch
stroke · pet · cosset · dote · cherish · adore · tenderness · warmth
Deceptive or amorous mischief
- nookieSlang for intercourse
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- trystSecret romantic meeting
- dallianceBrief, casual romance
liaison · assignation · bed · shag · bonk · quickie · intimacy · coupling
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- trystSecret romantic meeting
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
lovebirds · smitten · moonstruck · swoon · enamored · infatuation · passion · yearning
neck
Head-body junction
petting · foreplay · make-out · smooch · snog · osculation · french-kiss · spoon · entwine · caress
nestle
Settle into sheltered comfort
caress · stroke · pet · cosset · dote · cherish · adore · tenderness · warmth · gentleness
hanky-panky
Deceptive or amorous mischief
dalliance · liaison · assignation · bed · shag · bonk · quickie · intimacy · coupling · carnal
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
rendezvous · lovebirds · smitten · moonstruck · swoon · enamored · infatuation · passion · yearning · desire
tease
Mock playfully
giggle · coy · dally · charm · smirk · flattery · enticing · sultry · gaze · whisper
- kisseskiss, peck, smooch, snog, buss
- love expressionsI love you, my love, sweetheart, darling, dear
- Whimsy Wordsgobbledygook, gibberish, mumbo jumbo, hogwash, balderdash