kiss of death

kiss of death

Definition of KISS OF DEATH

: something (as an act or association) ultimately causing ruin

Origin of KISS OF DEATH

from the kiss with which Judas betrayed Jesus (Mark 14:44–46)

First Known Use: 1943

Rhymes with KISS OF DEATH

Ashtoreth, baby's breath, crystal meth, hold one's breath, in one breath, isopleth, life-and-death, living death, megadeath, morning breath, out of breath, shibboleth, sudden death, waste one's breath, wrongful death