Where does “snogfest” come from?

snogfest (English) comes from English fest, from German fëst, from Middle High German fëst, from Latin festum, from Latin fēstus, from Proto-Italic fēstos.

snogfest (English): A period of intense snogging

Definitions

  1. A period of intense snogging

Ancestry of “snogfest”, step by step

snogfest traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English fest

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishfestA gathering for a specified reason or occasion;...
2Germanfëst—
3Middle High Germanfëst—
4Latinfestuma holiday, festival; a banquet, feast
5LatinfēstusOf or pertaining to holidays; festive, festal, joyful, merry
6Proto-Italicfēstos—

via English snog

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishsnogTo kiss passionately; A passionate kiss
2EnglishsnugWarm and comfortable; cosy; Satisfactory;...
3Old Norsesnøggrswift; fast; quick; rapid
4Proto-Norsesnaggwu-—
Every word from Proto-Italic fēstos →Every word from Latin fēstus →Every word from Latin festum →