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ca·noo·dle
(kə-no͞od′l)v. ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling, ca·noo·dles Informal
v.intr.
To engage in amorous activities such as cuddling, caressing, or kissing.
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·noo′dler n.
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canoodle
(kəˈnuːdəl)vb
slang (often foll by: with) to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle
[C19: of unknown origin]
caˈnoodler n
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canoodle
Past participle: canoodled
Gerund: canoodling
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| Verb | 1. | canoodle - fondle or pet affectionately pet - stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb" |
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canoodle
vi (Brit inf) → rumschmusen (inf)
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