Snog
/snɒɡ/noun
To kiss and engage in amorous kissing, especially in British informal usage.
Did you know?Unlike words such as “glamour” or “fascinate,” snog has no securely established magical or ancient root; its origin remains genuinely obscure.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century
English
snog
“A slang form reported in British usage, though its earliest precise sense and origin are uncertain.”
1940s
English
snog
“Recorded in British informal speech with the sense of kissing or engaging in romantic petting.”
Mid-20th Century
English
snog
“Became associated with youthful and military slang, particularly in Britain.”
Late 20th Century
English
snog
“Used increasingly as a noun as well as a verb: a kiss or amorous encounter.”
Modern English
English
snog
“A familiar British informal term for passionate kissing; its ultimate etymology remains unknown.”