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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSnog
/snɒg/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A long, passionate kiss and cuddle.
"They had a heavy snog behind the bicycle sheds."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'snog' originated in British English in the late 20th century, likely derived from the dialectal term 'snug', meaning to cuddle or embrace. It has evolved to specifically denote kissing or making out in a playful or affectionate manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Snog" is said worldwide
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chipoter
Transliteration: chipoter
"Ils ont eu un gros bisou dans le parc."
knutschen
Transliteration: knutschen
"Die beiden haben sich auf dem Sofa geknutscht."
limonare
Transliteration: limonare
"Si sono messi a limonare dietro la scuola."
chapotear
Transliteration: chapotear
"Estuvieron besándose apasionadamente toda la noche."
amassar
Transliteration: amassar
"Eles ficaram a amassar na festa."
लिप-किस्स
Transliteration: lip-kiss
"वे पार्क में एक-दूसरे को किस कर रहे थे।"
热吻
Transliteration: rèwěn
"他们在派对上热吻起来。"
진한 키스
Transliteration: jinhann kiseu
"그들은 공원에서 진한 키스를 나누었다."
濃厚なキス
Transliteration: nōkō na kisu
"彼らは公園で濃厚なキスをした。"
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