A co-worker and I got into an argument earlier this week about the definition of canoodle. The word is often used by tabloids to describe relations between celebrities.

My co-worker said physical interaction such as hugging or kissing has to occur between two people to be considered canoodling. I believe that no physical interaction is necessary. A couple can be canoodling if they lean in close and whisper to each other. You don't need to touch to canoodle.

Canoodle tops Bestweekever's no-no list of words that only exist in gossip magazines.

The rest of Bestweekever's list and links to examples:

>> 10. Beau: actual or unconfirmed boyfriend, often qualified with "new"

>> 9. Bod: body, usually a hot one, on display

>> 8. Item: noteworthy enough couple; information of value, sometimes "juicy" or "blind"

>> 7. Crooner: singer of R&B and/or vague, uncategorizable music; "American Idol" contestant

>> 6. Pix: plural for "pictures," typically unsolicited or raunchy

>> 5. Pop Tard: hilarious breakfast pastry-related nickname for very public, troubled female musicians

>> 4. Dish: to relay personal or inappropriate information

>> 3. Tipster: anonymous individual who feeds firsthand information to gossip press; nobody

>> 2. Baby Bump: visible sign of female pregnancy, usually speculative

>> 1. Canoodling: to snuggle affectionately, or just to be in the same building or city as one another. Almost exclusively used in participle form

Bestweekever honorable mentions: C-lister, popwreck, hubby, celebutard, celebuspawn, rep, spies, prenup, exclusive, Cloud 9, retracted, mommyhood

Tracy's honorable mentions: Bromance (used in the incorrect form), sizzle, exclamation points

What are your honorable mentions?

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That list is missing: "flak"--used interchangeably with publicist, rep, etc.

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