English word origin

Etymology of snog

Uncertain. 1945. Possibly related to snug.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To kiss passionately.

noun

A passionate kiss.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Uncertain. 1945. Possibly related to snug.

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