smooches
Affectionate lip touches
Smooches is the plural of smooch—affectionate kisses, typically playful or casual rather than passionate: She covered his face in smooches.
The word has a lighthearted, somewhat childish quality.
As a verb form, smooches means kisses in this affectionate way: He smooches his dog every morning.
Light, quick kisses
- mwahVocalized kiss sound
- bussAffectionate lip press
- lip-lockProlonged romantic kiss
- smackStrike with open hand
nuzzle · Eskimo-kiss · muah · xoxo
Playful, mild ridicule
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- ticklesProduces involuntary laughter sensations
- sillinessFrivolous, absurd behavior
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
mischievous · cheeky · coy · flirty · wink · chase · frolic · lighthearted
Affectionate arm wraps
- cuddlesAffectionate close holding
- snugglesEmbraces cozily for comfort
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
fondness · endearment · sweetness · doting · adoration · caresses · petting · cooing
Seeking another's romantic favor
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- passionIntense emotional drive
- lovebirdsOpenly affectionate couple
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
wooing · amour · tryst · rendezvous · enamored · infatuation · flirtation · seduction
pecks
Light, quick kisses
smack · nuzzle · Eskimo-kiss · muah · xoxo
teasing
Playful, mild ridicule
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- ticklesProduces involuntary laughter sensations
- sillinessFrivolous, absurd behavior
banter · mischievous · cheeky · coy · flirty · wink · chase · frolic · lighthearted · necking
hugs
Affectionate arm wraps
- cuddlesAffectionate close holding
- snugglesEmbraces cozily for comfort
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
warmth · fondness · endearment · sweetness · doting · adoration · caresses · petting · cooing · lovey-dovey
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- passionIntense emotional drive
- lovebirdsOpenly affectionate couple
sweetheart · wooing · amour · tryst · rendezvous · enamored · infatuation · flirtation · seduction · Valentine
smoocheshandshakes
Mutual palm grips
slaps · shoves · punches · cold shoulder · formal bow