KISS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word KISS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KISS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Kiss

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English cyssan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kussen and German küssen

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

touch with the lips

Examples:
  • he kissed her on the lips
  • she kissed the children goodnight
  • we started kissing
Definition:

(of a ball) lightly touch (another ball) in passing.

Short Definition:

(of ball) lightly touch another ball

Word: Kiss

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a touch or caress with the lips

Short Definition:

act of kissing

Examples:
  • a quick kiss on the cheek
Definition:

a slight touch of a ball against another ball.

Short Definition:

touch of ball against another ball

Definition:

a small cake, biscuit, or sweet.

Short Definition:

small cake, biscuit, or sweet

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