spoonwise en · ADV
Etymology
From spoon + -wise.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Closely nestled together, like spoons.
Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back.
1994, Elizabeth Inman, The Rake's Quarry:She didn't protest when he put his arms around her, pulling him to her spoonwise, kissing an errant lock of hair as it brushed against his face.
1999, Vivian Leiber, Soldier and the Society Girl: