buss

noun

: kiss
buss transitive verb

Examples of buss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Justine Skye’s black and white checkerboard design caressed her purple and black twisted hair, with others going for a more bold style, like Coco Jones’ red nail extensions and buss down middle part (similar to Flo Milli). India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023 Or the flaky version also known in his native Trinidad and Tobago as buss up shut. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of Middle English bassen to kiss

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buss was in 1567

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Cite this Entry

“Buss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buss. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

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