kiss

[kɪs]

kiss Definition

• 1. to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love or sexual desire
• 2. a 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

• smooch
• peck
• embrace
• caress
• snog

Antonyms for kiss

• detest
• hate

Idioms Using kiss

• blow a 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.

• kiss off

  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

• French 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.

• kiss of death

  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.'