kiss
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verb \ˈkis\Definition of KISS
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
See Examples of KISS
- They kissed each other passionately.
- She kissed him good night.
- I'll never forget the night we first kissed.
- When he got off the plane he knelt down and kissed the ground.
- The tree's branches kissed the ground below.
Origin of KISS
Middle English, from Old English cyssan; akin to Old High German kussen to kiss
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to KISS
- Synonyms
- smooch
2kiss
nounDefinition of KISS
1
: a caress with the lips <a range of kisses from a passionate embrace to a friendly peck>
2
: a gentle touch or contact
3
a : a small drop cookie made of meringue b : a bite-size piece of candy often wrapped in paper or foil
4
: an expression of affection <sent him kisses in her letter>
Examples of KISS
- He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
- She greeted him with a hug and a kiss.
First Known Use of KISS
before 12th century
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