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to guffaw
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to pout
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to facepalm
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to fidget
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to writhe
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to wince
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to canoodle
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to smooch
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to buss
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to snog
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to squirm
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to serenade
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to pamper
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to dote
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to chuck
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to blow a raspberry
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to wring one's hands
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to flutter one's eyelashes
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to cross one's legs
to guffaw
to guffaw
Verb
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g
u
ə
ff
f
a
ɔ
w
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to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

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Despite their attempts to remain composed, they couldn't help but guffaw at the absurdity of the situation.
The unexpected twist in the plot had the moviegoers guffawing in surprise.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to pout
to pout
Verb
p
p
o
a
u
ʊ
t
t

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

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intransitive
to facepalm
Verb
f
f
a
eɪ
c
s
e
p
p
a
ɑ:
l
m
m

to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

to fidget
to fidget
Verb
f
f
i
ɪ
dg
ʤ
e
ɪ
t
t

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

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intransitive
to writhe
Verb
w
r
r
i
ɪ
th
θ
e

to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

to wince
to wince
Verb
w
w
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
e

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

to canoodle
to canoodle
Verb
c
k
a
æ
n
n
oo
u:
d
d
ə
l
l
e

to engage in affectionate and intimate behavior, such as hugging, kissing, or cuddling

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intransitive
to smooch
to smooch
Verb
s
s
m
m
oo
u
ch
ʧ

to kiss lovingly or passionately

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intransitive
to buss
to buss
Verb
b
b
u
ʌ
ss
s

to kiss briefly and affectionately

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intransitive
to snog
to snog
Verb
s
s
n
n
o
ɔ
g
g

to kiss passionately and intimately

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intransitive
to squirm
to squirm
Verb
s
s
q
k
u
w
i
ɜ
r
r
m
m

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to serenade
Verb
s
s
e
ɛ
r
r
e
ə
n
n
a
eɪ
d
d
e

to sing or play music to someone, typically as a gesture of affection

to pamper
Verb
p
p
a
æ
m
m
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r

to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

to dote
Verb
d
d
o
oʊ
t
t
e

to show excessive love or fondness toward someone or something

to chuck
Verb
ch
ʧ
u
ə
ck
k

to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to blow a raspberry
phrase
uk flag
/blˈoʊ ɐ ɹˈæsbɛɹi/
Collocation

to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing

to wring one's hands
phrase
uk flag
/ɹˈɪŋ wˈʌnz hˈændz/
Collocation

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

to flutter one's eyelashes
phrase
uk flag
/flˈʌɾɚ wˈʌnz ˈaɪlæʃᵻz/
Idiom

to blink quickly in a way that gets someone's attention, often done to show interest or flirt

to cross one's legs
phrase
uk flag
/kɹˈɔs wˈʌnz lˈɛɡz/
Collocation

to place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing

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