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  1. etymology - Where does the word “snogging” come from?

    The OED defines snog as follows: snog, v (snogs, snogging, snogged): kiss and cuddle amorously the pair were snogging on the sofa; [with object]: he snogged my girl at a party …

  2. Origin of "canoodle" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Related: Etymology and meaning of the word “snog”. This would be a good link to add to the question.

  3. How does 'don't give a toss' differ from 'don't give a damn'?

    And without a frame of reference to draw from, most won't understand the significance of references to "a poof," "leg over," "chatting up," "randy," "rodger," "snog," or your "John …

  4. A word or phrase for a brief, unplanned romantic interaction

    Nov 2, 2022 · 2 I'm writing a scene in which two characters have a bit of a heated snog in a broom cupboard. Neither is intending to take it any further. What word or phrase would best fit this …

  5. Etymology and meaning of the word "snog"

    Dec 8, 2012 · Having looked to urban dictionary, witionary, online etymology, dictionary.com, Wikipedia and wordfreaks.tribe.net, I have found a wide variance in the etymology and …

  6. Using the word "summer" as a verb with "I" as subject

    Oct 5, 2018 · The verb to summer is definitely in use, although it seems more common among those who can actually afford to spend the entire summer somewhere. Consider this quote …

  7. What is the difference betwwen "the '80s" and "the 80's"?

    Sep 12, 2017 · Strictly speaking, "the 80's" is wrong. Apostrophes are used to denote possession or contraction (as JonHanna points out in the comments, apostrophes have other uses, but …