buss

verb

Definition of bussnext
as in to lip

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  1. lip
  2. smack
  3. kiss
Verb
  • An ultra-fine, barrier-reparative mist, under-eye patches, and lip balms are also essential—tucked away in a pouch inside my Alex Mill tote.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Hyland, 35, shared a video of herself lip syncing the song on vacation in Puerto Rico with husband Wells Adams and friends.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of lip
Verb
  • Technically, this chart is like getting smacked in the face with a greasy paper bag filled with lamb gyros.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The next inning, rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt smacked the go-ahead single.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of smack
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  • And yet, the ball still fell a few inches short, kissing the front of the United Center rim.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The friends made headlines several times over the years for so openly showing affection to each other, frequently kissing on the lips at red carpet events.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of kiss
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