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Kiss

/kɪs/

Kiss is a verb with 2 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
    “His ball kissed the black into the corner pocket.”
  2. To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Origin

From Old English cyssan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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