Buss

/bʌs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a kiss.

The couple exchanged a sweet buss as they said goodbye.

a term used in some English dialects for a kiss.

In the old poem, the lovers promised a buss beneath the moonlight.

a large bus.

The city introduced a new buss for public transport, making it easier for residents to travel.

verb

to kiss.

She gave him a quick buss on the cheek before leaving.

to kiss gently.

He bussed her softly, leaving her smiling unexpectedly.

Middle English, from the word busse, which is a variant of 'buss' derived from the verb 'bussen'.

buss on the cheek

a light kiss given on the cheek as a greeting or show of affection.

buss it

slang for giving someone a kiss, often playfully.

kiss

a touching of one's lips with someone else's as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.

peck

a quick and gentle kiss.

smooch

to kiss someone with exaggerated affection.

to kiss someone passionately.

They were bussed up in the corner of the party.

to bus someone can also refer to delivering a passionate kiss.

He bussed her right in front of their friends.