Snog

/snɑɡ/ verb

Definition

British slang for kissing, especially romantic kissing.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly related to 'snuggle' or Scandinavian roots. First recorded in British slang around the 1960s, though may be older. The exact etymology remains debated among linguists.

Kelly Says

British English has dozens of slang words for kissing—snog, smog, pog—but 'snog' became the most popular despite nobody knowing where it came from originally. It's a perfect example of how language spreads mysteriously through popular culture.

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