Where does “snogathon” come from?

snogathon (English) comes from English snog, from English snug, from Old Norse snøggr, from Proto-Norse snaggwu-.

snogathon (English): A prolonged period of kissing

Definitions

  1. A prolonged period of kissing

Ancestry of “snogathon”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishsnogTo kiss passionately; A passionate kiss
2EnglishsnugWarm and comfortable; cosy; Satisfactory;...
3Old Norsesnøggrswift; fast; quick; rapid
4Proto-Norsesnaggwu-—
Every word from Proto-Norse snaggwu- →Every word from Old Norse snøggr →Every word from English snug →