Where does “snog” come from?
snog (English) comes from English snug, from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Norse snaggwu-.
snog (English): To kiss passionately; A passionate kiss
Definitions
- To kiss passionately; A passionate kiss
Ancestry of “snog”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | snug | Warm and comfortable; cosy; Satisfactory;... |
| 2 | Old Norse | snøggr | — |
| 3 | Proto-Norse | snaggwu- | — |
Words derived from “snog”