steal a kiss

phrase

: to kiss someone in a quick and sudden way

She stole a kiss (from him) and ran away.

Examples of steal a kiss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are many great places in the world to steal a kiss — at bus shelters and on front porches; under umbrellas and in the back row at the movies. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025

If a basket-hanger was espied by the recipient, the recipient would give chase and try to steal a kiss from the basket-hanger. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024

Mistletoe is most well known for its role in helping holiday lovers steal a kiss, but this little bush is about much more than just smooching. — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023

Abby and Harper sneak between each other's bedrooms to steal a kiss or intimate conversation, and panic whenever Harper's parents knock on the door. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2020

Maggie goes to visit Thomas at his house, perhaps expecting to finally steal a kiss. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2020

Shakespeare captured the concept in Henry V when the young king is wooing a French princess, trying to steal a kiss that her customs preclude. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020

Rhymes for steal a kiss

• reminisce
• abyss
• amiss
• chlamys
• dismiss
• premiss
• remiss
• bis
• bliss
• criss
• dis
• diss