Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. kissing, cuddling; caresses short of intercourse; thus snog-in n., an event where snogging takes place.

1959		W. Camp Ruling Passion 82: Let’s pretend we’re teenagers and stop for a nice snog.
1963		N. Dunn Up the Junction 27: Isn’t he a darlin’? I don’t half fancy a snog tonight.
1976		(ref. to 1950) R. Barnes Coronation Cups and Jam Jars 175: We would pair off with a girl and go round the back of Woolworth’s for a bit of a snog.
1992		D. Jarman letter 11 Mar. Smiling in Slow Motion (2000) 92: He just popped in for a cup of tea and a snog.
1998		A. Warner Sopranos 201: Orla was in face-up snogs with the guy.
2000		Indep. Rev. 4 Feb. 13: Gigs are famed for teenage snog-ins and fumblings.
2005		Jade LB Keisha the Sket (2021) 34: Not a snog, but jus a long passionatye kiss.
2016		Eve. Standard (London) 29 Apr. 16/3: Doctor was criticised for stealing a snogg from Jenny without her approval.

2. in fig. use.

2012

R. Milward Kimberly’s Capital Punishment (2023) 254: I’m tempted to take the old crack-pipe out for another snog.