canoodled
Engaged in necking
Canoodled is the past tense of canoodle, meaning to kiss, cuddle, or engage in affectionate physical intimacy.
The word suggests playful, amorous behavior rather than anything explicit: They canoodled in the back row of the theater.
It carries a slightly old-fashioned or humorous tone.
Mocked playfully
- flirtedBehaved amorously without seriousness
- winkedClosed one eye briefly
- banteredTraded light teasing remarks
- giggledLaughed in short bursts
smirked · charmed · enticed · dallied · toyed · played · provoked · tantalized
Sought romantic favor
- romancedPursued amorously
- swoonedFainted from emotion
- trystSecret romantic meeting
- rendezvousScheduled meeting at agreed location
moonlit · lovebirds · sweethearts · paramours · amorous · passion · infatuation · smitten
Drew close for warmth
- nuzzledRubbed nose against lovingly
- caressedTouched with tenderness
- embracedHeld someone warmly
- kissedTouched with lips
fondled · cuddled · nestled · entwined · stroked · petted · spooned · cozied
Played in lively way
- gamboledPlayed by leaping
- tickledTouched to cause laughter
- wrestledEngaged in combat sport
- tumbledFell in disarray
larked · romped · horsed around · cavorted · skylarked · mischievous · frisky · lighthearted
teased
Mocked playfully
- flirtedBehaved amorously without seriousness
- winkedClosed one eye briefly
- banteredTraded light teasing remarks
giggled · smirked · charmed · enticed · dallied · toyed · played · provoked · tantalized · tempted
courted
Sought romantic favor
rendezvous · moonlit · lovebirds · sweethearts · paramours · amorous · passion · infatuation · smitten · enamored
snuggled
Drew close for warmth
kissed · fondled · cuddled · nestled · entwined · stroked · petted · spooned · cozied · hugged
frolicked
Played in lively way
tumbled · larked · romped · horsed around · cavorted · skylarked · mischievous · frisky · lighthearted · teasing
canoodledrejected
Refused or turned away
spurned · rebuffed · shunned · pushed away · cold-shouldered
canoodledrecoiled
Shrank back suddenly
withdrew · pulled away · separated · distanced · shrank back