Smooching is a term used to describe a variety of romantic physical contact between two people. Bussed, kissed, necked, and SPOONED are all forms of smooching. Bussing is a light kiss on the lips, usually given as a greeting or sign of affection. Kissing is a more passionate form of smooching, involving pressing one's lips against another person's. Necking is a form of smooching that involves kissing and caressing the neck. Spooning is a form of cuddling where two people lie side by side with their bodies curved into the shape of a spoon.