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canoodle
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ca·noo·dle  (k-ndl)
v. ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling, ca·noo·dles Informal
v.intr.
To engage in caressing, petting, or lovemaking.
v.tr.
To win over or convince by cajoling or flattering; wheedle: "his matchless ability to charm, bamboozle, or canoodle most of his political associates" (Timothy Garton Ash).
[Akin to English dialectal canoodle, donkey, fool, one who is foolish in love.]
ca·noodler n.
canoodle [kəˈnuːdəl]
vb
(intr; often foll by with) Slang to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle
[of unknown origin]
canoodler  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.canoodle - fondle or pet affectionately
pet - stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb"
Translations
canoodle [kəˈnuːdl] VI (esp Brit) → besuquearse
canoodle
vi (Brit inf) → rumschmusen (inf)
canoodle [kəˈnuːdl] vi (fam) → sbaciucchiarsi
canoodle [kəˈnuːdl] vi (fam) → sbaciucchiarsi


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