kiss (k s)v. kissed, kiss·ing, kiss·es v.tr. 1. To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness. 2. To touch lightly or gently: flowers that were kissed by dew. 3. To strike lightly; brush against: barely kissed the other car with the bumper. v.intr. 1. To engage in mutual touching or caressing with the lips. 2. To come into light contact. n. Phrasal Verbs: 1. A caress or touch with the lips. 2. A slight or gentle touch. 3. A small piece of candy, especially of chocolate. 4. A drop cookie made of egg whites and sugar. kiss off Slang 1. To dismiss or reject. 2. To be forced to give up or regard as lost: He can kiss off that promotion. 3. To leave or disappear from notice: got bad press by telling the reporters to kiss off. kiss up Slang Idioms: To behave obsequiously; fawn. kiss ass Vulgar Slang To act submissively or obsequiously in order to gain favor. kiss goodbye Informal To be forced to regard as lost, ruined, or hopeless: She can kiss her vacation plans goodbye. [Middle English kissen, from Old English cyssan.] kiss  a·ble adj. |
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