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  • verb Present participle of canoodle.
  • noun amorous pettings or caresses

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Examples

  • A rather formulaic writer, Dickson also invariably has Sir Henry meet a young couple at some point during his investigation, and equally invariably, Sir Henry finds that young couple at some point during the novel engaged in what he is wont to describe as canoodling.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • A rather formulaic writer, Dickson also invariably has Sir Henry meet a young couple at some point during his investigation, and equally invariably, Sir Henry finds that young couple at some point during the novel engaged in what he is wont to describe as canoodling.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • A rather formulaic writer, Dickson also invariably has Sir Henry meet a young couple at some point during his investigation, and equally invariably, Sir Henry finds that young couple at some point during the novel engaged in what he is wont to describe as canoodling.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • A rather formulaic writer, Dickson also invariably has Sir Henry meet a young couple at some point during his investigation, and equally invariably, Sir Henry finds that young couple at some point during the novel engaged in what he is wont to describe as canoodling.

    No Uncertain Terms William Safire 2003

  • They're mostly about people "canoodling" with someone they're not officially dating or being bad tippers or getting a secret nose job or something.

    Rape is Hilarious—and Fun to Gossip About! 2008

  • According to Star, Owen Wilson has been seen "canoodling" Jennifer Aniston in Miami, where they're currently playing husband and wife on the set of the upcoming film based on the best-selling book centered on a dog.

    Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer: Either Dating Or Quite Hungry 2008

  • He also spread the rumor that Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher was spotted "canoodling" with Saturday Night Live's Kristen Wiig and that he might appear on The Bachelor.

    Who Is Martin Eisenstadt And Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About the G.O.P.? 2008

  • He also spread the rumor that Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher was spotted "canoodling" with Saturday Night Live's Kristen Wiig and that he might appear on The Bachelor.

    Who Is Martin Eisenstadt And Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About the G.O.P.? 2008

  • They're mostly about people "canoodling" with someone they're not officially dating or being bad tippers or getting a secret nose job or something.

    Rape is Hilarious—and Fun to Gossip About! 2008

  • The Page's hallmarks are alliteration ( "portly pepperpot"), memorable word choice ( "canoodling," "bloviator"), an unswerving adherence to the creed that conflict is good for business, and the regular reward and punishment of the latest bad boys and "It girls" seeking the limelight.

    The Gossip Behind the Gossip DiGiacomo, Frank 2004

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