SNOG

What Does SNOG Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

SNOG is the term used to describe a long kiss or a period of amorous kissing and cuddling.

More Detail...

SNOG is a British slang expression which is fairly similar to the US English phrases "making out" or "tonsil tennis." The word SNOG has risen in prominence in the UK due to the emergence of the BBC TV show "Snog, Marry, Avoid?" the world's first makeunder show, which sees POD (Personal Overhaul Device) transform over-the-top girls and boys into natural beauties.

Image for SNOG

When I write SNOG, I mean this:

A SNOG is a passionate, amorous kiss.

Summary of Key Points

"Kiss" is, by far, the most common meaning for SNOG when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

SNOG
Definition:	Kiss
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SNOG in Sentences

Here is an example of SNOG in a conversation:

• Charlie: OMG Is that Julie over there stuck to David's face?
• Jordan: Yes, they went for a SNOG an hour ago!
• Charlie: They need to get a room!

An Academic Look at SNOG

The word SNOG can be both a noun and a verb. For example:

• Give me a big juicy snog.
(Here, SNOG is a noun.)
• Julie and David SNOGGED on the sofa.
(Here, SNOG is used as a verb.)

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "canoodle" instead of SNOG.

Example of SNOG Used in a Text

You might also like...