bill and coo

The idiom "bill and coo" is often used to describe intimate and affectionate interactions between romantic partners, drawing a parallel with the behavior of birds like pigeons and doves.

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Definition

B2Romantic Relationships

(informal, old-fashioned)To engage in affectionate behavior, such as kissing and whispering sweet words.

Example

  • They sat on the park bench, billing and cooing like newlyweds.
  • The couple spent the evening billing and cooing in a cozy corner of the café.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bill and coo":

billing and cooingdouble bill