make out (2024)

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This page is about the slang term make out

make out (2)

Meaning

to hug and kiss, possibly with some petting

For example

  • Lots of couples were making out at the party, but there was no real sex going on.
  • Mandy saw her boyfriend making out with another girl. She was very upset.
Note:
This term is used mostly among teenagers, and it usually means anything from lengthy kissing to what is sometimes called "heavy petting", meaning sexual activity that can involve genital stimulation and even oral sex, but the term "make out" is not usually used to mean penetrative sex.

Variety

Thisis typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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make out (2024)

FAQs

What to say during a makeout? ›

Keep it simple. Just say something like, "I want you," "You're such a good kisser," or "You're so sexy" will do the trick. If he does something that drives you wild, you can say, "I love it when you..."

How long should a makeout session last? ›

People can make out anywhere from a few seconds to an hour or more. Making out can also lead to unprotected sex whereas brief kissing may be safer and doesn't tend to lead to sex.

Why does making out feel so good? ›

A passionate kiss can spike the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is linked to feelings of craving and desire. Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” fosters a sense of closeness and attachment.

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