1 B1 idiomatic informal
To kiss and caress someone romantically, typically for an extended period.
"She admitted she had made out with him after the party."
inseparable
make out with
B1 informal inseparable transitive
To kiss and physically caress someone in a romantic or sexual way.
In plain English
Kiss someone in a romantic way for a while.
What does "make out with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Primarily American English. Common among teenagers and young adults. Generally implies prolonged or passionate kissing rather than a single brief kiss. Rarely used by older speakers.
Words that pair with "make out with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
someone a stranger a friend someone at a party
How to conjugate "make out with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
make out with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
makes out with
he/she/it
Past simple
made out with
yesterday
Past participle
made out with
have + pp
-ing form
making out with
continuous
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get off with (BrE) hook up with kiss neck snog (BrE)
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