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steal a kiss

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Definition of steal a kiss

: to kiss someone in a quick and sudden way
  • She stole a kiss (from him) and ran away.

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steal play

  1. : to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice

  2. : to come or go secretly, unobtrusively, gradually, or unexpectedly

  3. : to steal or attempt to steal a base

  1. : the act or an instance of stealing

  2. : a fraudulent or questionable political deal

  3. : bargain

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