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canoo·dle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. canoodleverb

    fondle or pet affectionately

Wiktionary

  1. canoodleverb

    To caress, touch up, pet or make love

    He's got a big smile on his face; who's he been canoodling recently?

  2. canoodleverb

    To persuade or cajole

  3. Etymology: Origin ; compare Swedish knulla, German knuddeln. Folk etymology cites the use of two person canoes as an activity to escape the presence of a chaperon by couples during Victorian and Edwardian times, and the activities such privacy allowed.

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  1. canoodle

    Canoodle is a verb that primarily refers to engaging in affectionate activities with another person, typically while in a romantic relationship. These activities can include kissing, cuddling, or engaging in other displays of affection publicly or privately. It can also be used in a playful or informal context to refer to two people being overly affectionate or flirtatious.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of canoodle in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of canoodle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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