canoodle
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To caress, fondle, or pet (someone); also, to have sexual intercourse with (someone); to make love with.
Register: slang
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To cajole or persuade (someone).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of a person: to caress, fondle, or pet another person; of two people: to caress, fondle, or pet each other; also, to have sexual intercourse; to make love.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “canoodle” mean?
To caress, fondle, or pet (someone); also, to have sexual intercourse with (someone); to make love with.
Is “canoodle” formal or informal?
canoodle is generally slang.