ca·noo·dle  (k ə-n d l)
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v. ca·noo·dled, ca·noo·dling, ca·noo·dles Informal v.intr. To engage in amorous activities such as cuddling, caressing, or kissing. v.tr. To win over or convince by cajoling or flattering; wheedle: "his matchless ability to charm, bamboozle, or canoodle most of his political associates" (Timothy Garton Ash).
[Akin to English dialectal canoodle, donkey, fool, one who is foolish in love.]
ca·noodler n. |
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