Snog

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /snɒɡ/

Definitions

1. To participate in a lighthearted act of kissing or cuddling, frequently characterized by warmth and affection among individuals
2. To engage affectionately with another through kissing or embracing, usually in a playful and romantic context
3. To partake in a playful expression of affection that typically involves kissing or cuddling, often conveying a sense of intimacy and warmth

Etymology: The earliest firm date for "snog" is 1945, and its origin remains uncertain. It is generally regarded as British slang, and it may be connected to "snug," which carries a sense of cosiness and comfort that fits the affectionate, close-together feel of the word. That link is a suggestion rather than a settled fact, so it is best held loosely. Because the word first appears in print in the mid-1940s, it is a relatively recent addition to English compared with most slang for kissing. Its sound is typical of many informal British words of the period, which often played with short, expressive syllables. Whatever its exact source, it has stayed in everyday British speech as a casual, lighthearted term for kissing and cuddling.

Synonyms: kiss, smooch, peck, osculate, embrace

Antonyms: push away, reject, shun, avoid, dislike