Kiss

/kɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A touch or press of the lips against someone or something as a sign of love, sexual desire, consent, or greeting.

She greeted him with a kiss on the cheek.

A gesture of affection or goodwill.

A kiss is often used to convey love and friendship.

An act of touching or pressing with the lips.

He gave her a gentle kiss.

verb

To touch or press one's lips against someone or something to show affection or greeting.

She leaned in to kiss him softly.

To touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.

They kissed under the mistletoe.

To make a lightly suggestive gesture.

He kissed the tip of his finger and pointed it towards her.

Old English cýsse, from cysian ‘to kiss’.

blow a kiss

To move one's lips as if to kiss but without physical contact, often as a gesture of affection.

kiss and make up

To reconcile or make peace after a disagreement.

kiss goodbye

To say farewell with a kiss.

peck

A quick, light kiss.

smooch

To kiss or cuddle affectionately.

embrace

To hug someone closely in one's arms.

French kiss

They shared a passionate French kiss.

Make out

They were making out in the backseat of the car.