kiss

[kɪs]

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!

  • Example

    He kissed her on the cheek.

  • Example

    They shared a passionate kiss in the rain.

  • Example

    She gave him a quick peck on the lips.

  • Example

    The mother kissed her baby's forehead.

kiss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kiss

Antonyms for kiss

Idioms Using kiss

  • to kiss one's hand and blow it towards someone as a sign of affection

    Example

    She blew him a kiss as he left the room.

  • to dismiss or reject someone or something

    Example

    He told her to kiss off when she asked for a second chance.

  • kiss up to

    to flatter or be overly nice to someone in order to gain favor or advantage

    Example

    He was always kissing up to the boss to get a promotion.

Phrases with kiss

  • a kiss in which one participant's tongue touches the other's tongue or lips

    Example

    They were French kissing passionately.

  • kiss and make up

    to reconcile after an argument or disagreement

    Example

    After their fight, they decided to kiss and make up.

  • something that is certain to lead to failure or ruin

    Example

    The lack of funding was the kiss of death for the project.

Origins of kiss

from Old English 'cyssan'

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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.'

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