Kiss-Smooch | Commonly Confused Words

Kiss

/kɪs/

A gentle touch or pressing of lips against something, often as a sign of affection.

How to get a kiss on the first date?Laughter – kisses – smiles.And I pulled Helen into my arms and kissed her.

This word has no antonyms

/smuːtʃ/

A soft and loving kiss

Kiss is a more common and widely understood term across different contexts.
Smooch has a playful and romantic connotation, often used in a casual setting.
You might use kiss in both formal and informal scenarios, while smooch is primarily informal.
Kiss can be used as a noun and a verb; smooch also serves both purposes, but is more of a slang term.
Remember smooch by the oo sound that gives it a cheeky and less serious tone compared to kiss.