n.
Pronunciation: ' kis
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cyssan; akin to Old High German kussen to kiss
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 : to touch with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
2 : to touch gently or lightly <wind gently kiss ing the trees>
intransitive verb
1 : to salute or caress one another with the lips
2 : to come in gentle contact
– kiss · able \ ' ki-s ə -b ə l \ adjective
– kiss ass
usually vulgar : to act obsequiously especially to gain favor
– kiss good-bye
1 : LEAVE
2 : to resign oneself to the loss of
– kiss one's ass
usually vulgar : to act obsequiously toward one especially to gain favor
– kiss up to : to curry favor with