Canoodle
caress, fondle, or pet amorously.
Contemporary Examples
Up To a Point: Binge Watching Putin’s Propaganda Network P. J. O’Rourke September 19, 2014
verb
(slang) (intransitive) often foll by with. to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle
v.
To hug, caress, etc; make love
To coax, esp by lavishing affection
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