kiss Definition
- 1to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love or sexual desire
- 2a touch or caress with the lips
Using kiss: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kiss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He kissed her on the cheek.
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They shared a passionate kiss in the rain.
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She gave him a quick peck on the lips.
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The mother kissed her baby's forehead.
kiss Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using kiss
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She blew him a kiss as he left the room.
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He told her to kiss off when she asked for a second chance.
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He was always kissing up to the boss to get a promotion.
Phrases with kiss
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They were French kissing passionately.
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After their fight, they decided to kiss and make up.
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The lack of funding was the kiss of death for the project.
Origins of kiss
from Old English 'cyssan'
Summary: kiss in Brief
The verb 'kiss' [kɪs] refers to touching someone with your lips as a sign of love or sexual desire. It can also refer to a touch or caress with the lips. 'Kiss' has various forms like 'French kiss,' where tongues are involved, and 'kiss of death,' which means something that leads to failure. Idioms like 'kiss and make up' denote reconciliation, while 'kiss off' means rejection. 'Kiss' is often used in romantic contexts, as in 'They shared a passionate kiss in the rain.'
