Main Entry:

¹kiss

Pronunciation:

\ˈkis\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English cyssan; akin to Old High German kussen to kiss

Date:

before 12th century

transitive verb 1 : to touch with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting <kissed his wife good-bye> 2 : to touch gently or lightly <wind gently kissing the trees> intransitive verb 1 : to salute or caress one another with the lips 2 : to come in gentle contact

— kiss·able \ˈki-sə-bəl\ adjective

— kiss ass

usually vulgar : to act obsequiously especially to gain favor

— kiss good–bye

1: leave2: to resign oneself to the loss of

— kiss one's ass

usually vulgar : to act obsequiously toward one especially to gain favor

— kiss up to

: to curry favor with