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snogged

|snogged|

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/snɑɡd/

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/snɒɡd/

(snog)

kiss passionately

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
snogsnogssnogssnoggedsnoggedsnogging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'snog' originates from British English slang (early 20th century); exact origin is uncertain and is likely dialectal rather than from a clear root.

Historical Evolution

'snog' appears in early 20th-century British colloquial usage meaning 'to kiss' and has remained in informal use with essentially the same meaning; 'snogged' is simply the regular past/past-participle form formed by -ed.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'to kiss or cuddle' and over time it has largely retained that meaning, remaining informal/slang.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'snog' — to kiss and cuddle passionately (British informal).

They snogged behind the bike sheds.

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Last updated: 2026/01/08 15:55