noun / verb

kiss

KISS/kɪs/

A touch with the lips expressing affection, greeting, or respect.

The woman kisses her partner affectionately on the cheek.

A young adult woman affectionately kisses her similar-aged male partner on the cheek, with unmistakable lip-to-cheek contact.

Etymology

Old English cyssan already meant touching with the lips as a gesture of respect or reverence. Its deeper ancestry probably imitates the sound of kissing, linking the affectionate gesture to its sound.

In context

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Kushina leaned across the table to kiss my cheek. That s your reward.

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More examples

They exchanged a quick kiss at the station.
He kissed his grandmother on the cheek.
The couple stood kissing beside the gate.

Forms

kiss · kisses · kissed · kissing

Similar words

peck: Usually a brief, light kiss.
smooch: Smooch is informal and often suggests a more prolonged affectionate kiss.