The word "smoochings" is spelled with two O's, as opposed to just one in the word "smooching," because it indicates a plural noun form. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsmuːtʃɪŋz/, with the stress on the first syllable. The symbol "ɪ" represents the short "i" sound, while the "z" sound at the end is a voiced consonant. Overall, the spelling and pronunciation of "smoochings" make it clear that it refers to more than one instance of the act of smooching.
The word "smoochings" is derived from the noun "smooch", which originated in the late 17th century. "Smooch" is generally believed to have come from the dialectal Dutch word "smotsen" or the Low German word "smützen", both of which mean "to kiss" or "to smudge". Over time, "smooch" evolved from meaning a kiss or an affectionate embrace to referring to any close contact or interaction. "Smoochings", as a plural form of "smooching", simply denotes multiple instances of such affectionate interactions or kisses.