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 : leave
2 : 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