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Word of the Day – Smoodge

By May 12, 2020Word of the Day

Smoodge (Noun/Verb) (Aus/NZ)

s-moo-j

Affectionate flattery/ to behave in an ingratiating manner

Early 20th century probably an alteration of dialect smouch ‘kiss, sidle up to’.

Example sentences

“A little smoodge between friends is nice!”

“I saw you, smoodging up to him.”

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