| v. t. | 1. | To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc. | |||
| 2. | To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly. | ||||
| v. i. | 1. | To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; | |||
| 2. | To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly.
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| n. | 1. | ||||
| 1. | A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; | ||||
| 2. | A small piece of confectionery. | ||||
| Noun | 1. | kiss - the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) Synonyms: buss, osculation |
| 2. | kiss - a cookie made of egg whites and sugar | |
| 3. | kiss - any of several bite-sized candies | |
| 4. | kiss - a light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing" | |
| Verb | 1. | kiss - touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.; "The newly married couple kissed"; "She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room" |
| 2. | kiss - touch lightly or gently; "the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain" |
| KISS - Early system on IBM 650. Listed in CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959). |
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