kissing cousin
noun
Definition of kissing cousin
1 : one that is closely related in kind to something else
2 : a person and especially a relative whom one knows well enough to kiss more or less formally upon meeting
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1941
First Known Use of kissing cousin
1941
KISSING COUSIN Defined for English Language Learners
kissing cousin
noun
Definition of kissing cousin for English Language Learners
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: a person and especially a relative who you know well enough to kiss in a formal way when you meet
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