Origin of "canoodle" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
I'm sure many of you can think of times you've enjoyed canoodling on the couch. Especially in these colder months. Now I'm reminiscing in my ivory tower, I wonder what the origin of the …
etymology - Where does the word “snogging” come from?
Where does the word snogging come from, in the sense of canoodling? I’m looking for it etymology, not for its connotation or phonoaesthetic properties, as the answer of the other …
50s synonym for "snogging" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jul 29, 2015 · I looked up my favorite canoodling in Ngrams and even though its initial peak was around the 30', when compared to snogging: in the year 1954, canoodling has …
Polite alternative for "none of your business"
Sep 2, 2016 · It seems it's rude and impolite to say directly to someone "none of your business". So, what's the more gentle alternative(s) for situations in which we should say "hey, this is …
Why does Polly want a cracker? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jul 22, 2012 · Where does the expression "Polly wants a cracker" come from? Why is the parrot named Polly, and why doesn't she want seeds?
Is there any equivalent for 'amorous affairs' that is very informal?
Nov 3, 2015 · I'm looking for a way of saying “having amorous affairs”. Ideally it should indicate a married man fooling around with younger women, and the expression should be informal, …