Kiss
verb
To touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.
She kissed her grandfather on the forehead.
Often appears as...
- kiss goodbye
- kiss goodnight
noun
A touch with the lips in love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.
Give me a quick kiss before you leave.
Often appears as...
- peck on the cheek
- goodbye kiss
verb
To touch lightly or gently.
The ball kissed the edge of the cup and rolled in.
Often appears as...
- kiss the edge
- kiss the surface
verb
Typically in golf, to cause (a ball) to make a light touch or brush against (something), as a direction-changing or speed-modifying action.
Billy kissed his shot off the backboard.
Often appears as...
- kiss off the backboard
- kiss off the green
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.
She kissed her grandfather on the forehead.
Often appears as...
- kiss goodbye
- kiss goodnight
noun
A touch with the lips in love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.
Give me a quick kiss before you leave.
Often appears as...
- peck on the cheek
- goodbye kiss
verb
To touch lightly or gently.
The ball kissed the edge of the cup and rolled in.
Often appears as...
- kiss the edge
- kiss the surface
verb
Typically in golf, to cause (a ball) to make a light touch or brush against (something), as a direction-changing or speed-modifying action.
Billy kissed his shot off the backboard.
Often appears as...
- kiss off the backboard
- kiss off the green
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural sensitivity
Kissing customs vary globally; research local customs to avoid misunderstandings.
In some cultures, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional intimacy
A kiss can express deep emotional connections, not just romantic interest.
She kissed her sleeping child's forehead softly.
Pro Tip 3/3Social greetings
In some social situations, a kiss is a polite way to say hello or goodbye.
They kissed each other on the cheek at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural sensitivity
Kissing customs vary globally; research local customs to avoid misunderstandings.
In some cultures, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional intimacy
A kiss can express deep emotional connections, not just romantic interest.
She kissed her sleeping child's forehead softly.
Pro Tip 3/3Social greetings
In some social situations, a kiss is a polite way to say hello or goodbye.
They kissed each other on the cheek at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural sensitivity
Kissing customs vary globally; research local customs to avoid misunderstandings.
In some cultures, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional intimacy
A kiss can express deep emotional connections, not just romantic interest.
She kissed her sleeping child's forehead softly.
Pro Tip 3/3Social greetings
In some social situations, a kiss is a polite way to say hello or goodbye.
They kissed each other on the cheek at the party.
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I just got my license renewed this year yet they give you a kiss everything they're given our passion I feel good going on driving
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shape your relationships with partners. And your love for your partner may be in its own dynamic relationship, healthy or totally weird, with the love of your parents and siblings. Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection,
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Are China and the US...
old women telling me the stories of when they were five years old and literally ripped away from their parents, like this lady here. It was extraordinary for me to then be able to embrace and to kiss Aboriginal elders as they came into the parliament building, and one woman said to me,
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The Demise of Guys PIPE...
emotional no emotional involvement it also a means that there's no romance no love no kissing no touching and it's no performance anxiety what are the reasons for this we think there are five main factors America is now leading the world
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Multiple Husbands PIPE...
very important the wife has to understand everything up submissive be a Cuby the older brothers nature if the younger brothers Nature had taught over kissing what about jealousy that bane of even the most mundane marry if the wife
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Wendy Suzuki: The...
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Video examples
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even though you have go through all this it's hard to really describe the importance of a face but being able to kiss being able to show emotion those are basic parts that we take from an
Video examples
Why good leaders make...
and give him a kiss before he turns around to rescue more. I saw this, and I thought to myself, where do people like that come from? What is that? That is some deep, deep emotion,
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
blowing kisses and sharing cuddles is not only reserved for close family anyone in the troop can join in they are amongst the most affectionate monkeys on the planet
Video examples
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who rated the person as cold, stoic, and unaffectionate. If a potential mate has managed to pass all these tests, there's still one the infamous first kiss,
Video examples
109-Year-Old Veteran and...
I just got my license renewed this year yet they give you a kiss everything they're given our passion I feel good going on driving
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Quote examples
Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
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Sarah Silverman
American Comedian
I like my life alone. I mean, I love being with friends, and I love kissing and loving someone to pieces. But it's hard to find someone who doesn't ultimately start judging you and your choices.
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Jeremy London
American Actor
I can't stand girls who laugh at everything I say like I'm the funniest guy in the world. I like girls who tell it like it is, no kissing up to me because I'm on TV.
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FKA twigs
British Musician
I once said to a boy, 'You're a really good kisser,' and he said, 'You're only as good as the person you're kissing.' I think it's the same with the music.
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Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
Girls in L.A. don't eat anything! I'll say, 'You look hungry. I'm not kissing you till you're full because I'm afraid you're going to bite my lip.
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Tommy Lee
Musician
One of my favorite things in the world is to be seeing two people that are really old, still holding hands, still kissing.
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Jim Sturgess
English Actor
Come on, you can't do a film about an upside-down world and not have an upside-down kiss!
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Juliana Hatfield
American Musician
The first kiss between two people is something really good in life.
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Billie Holiday
American Musician
A kiss that is never tasted, is forever and ever wasted.
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Sylvia Plath
American Poet
Kiss me and you will see how important I am.
Quote examples
Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
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Sarah Silverman
American Comedian
I like my life alone. I mean, I love being with friends, and I love kissing and loving someone to pieces. But it's hard to find someone who doesn't ultimately start judging you and your choices.
Quote examples
Jeremy London
American Actor
I can't stand girls who laugh at everything I say like I'm the funniest guy in the world. I like girls who tell it like it is, no kissing up to me because I'm on TV.
Quote examples
FKA twigs
British Musician
I once said to a boy, 'You're a really good kisser,' and he said, 'You're only as good as the person you're kissing.' I think it's the same with the music.
Quote examples
Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
Girls in L.A. don't eat anything! I'll say, 'You look hungry. I'm not kissing you till you're full because I'm afraid you're going to bite my lip.
Quote examples
Tommy Lee
Musician
One of my favorite things in the world is to be seeing two people that are really old, still holding hands, still kissing.
Quote examples
Jim Sturgess
English Actor
Come on, you can't do a film about an upside-down world and not have an upside-down kiss!
Quote examples
Juliana Hatfield
American Musician
The first kiss between two people is something really good in life.
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Billie Holiday
American Musician
A kiss that is never tasted, is forever and ever wasted.
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Sylvia Plath
American Poet
Kiss me and you will see how important I am.
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