kissathon
A slang term for a prolonged, extended session of kissing — the kind that goes on and on, usually between a new couple.
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A slang term for a prolonged, extended session of kissing — the kind that goes on and on, usually between a new couple. The '-athon' suffix (from 'marathon') signals something done at length or to excess, following the same pattern as 'talkathon,' 'danceathon,' or 'watchathon.' Typically used with a mix of affection and mild mockery for people who are visibly very into each other.
They disappeared onto the back porch and had a full kissathon while the rest of us waited inside.
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(slang) A prolonged period of kissing.
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(UK, slang) A prolonged period of kissing.
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British slang for a prolonged or enthusiastic kissing session — a marathon of snogging. The '-athon' suffix (from 'marathon') signals extended duration, making snogathon a humorous term for kissing that goes on longer than might be considered polite. Used in informal, often self-deprecating accounts of teenage or romantic behaviour.
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(slang, chiefly, US) To kiss for an extended period of time.
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(chiefly, US, informal) A kiss or the act of kissing; especially a long, passionate kiss.