'KISS' definitions:

Definition of 'kiss'

From: WordNet
noun
The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) [syn: kiss, buss, osculation]
noun
A cookie made of egg whites and sugar
noun
Any of several bite-sized candies [syn: kiss, candy kiss]
noun
A light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing"
verb
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" [syn: snog, kiss, buss, osculate]
verb
Touch lightly or gently; "the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain"

Definition of 'Kiss'

From: GCIDE
  • Kiss \Kiss\, n. [OE. kiss, derived under the influence of the verb from the older form coss, AS. coss. See Kiss, v.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation. [1913 Webster]
  • Last with a kiss, she took a long farewell. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • Dear as remembered kisses after death. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A small piece of confectionery. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Kiss'

From: GCIDE
  • Kiss \Kiss\ (k[i^]s), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kissed (k[i^]st);p. pr. & vb. n. Kissing.] [OE. kissen, cussen, AS. cyssan, fr. coss a kiss; of uncertain origin; akin to D. kus, G. kuss, Icel. koss.]
  • 1. To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • He . . . kissed her lips with such a clamorous smack, That at the parting all the church echoed. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly. [1913 Webster]
  • When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Kiss'

From: GCIDE
  • Kiss \Kiss\, v. i.
  • 1. To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly. [1913 Webster]
  • Like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Rose, rose and clematis, Trail and twine and clasp and kiss. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
  • Kissing comfit, a perfumed sugarplum to sweeten the breath. [Obs or Prov. End.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'KISS'

From: Easton
  • Kiss of affection (Gen. 27:26, 27; 29:13; Luke 7:38, 45); reconciliation (Gen. 33:4; 2 Sam. 14:33); leave-taking (Gen. 31:28,55; Ruth 1:14; 2 Sam. 19:39); homage (Ps. 2:12; 1 Sam. 10:1); spoken of as between parents and children (Gen. 27:26; 31:28, 55; 48:10; 50:1; Ex. 18:7; Ruth 1:9, 14); between male relatives (Gen. 29:13; 33:4; 45:15). It accompanied social worship as a symbol of brotherly love (Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thess. 5:26; 1 Pet. 5:14). The worship of idols was by kissing the image or the hand toward the image (1 Kings 19:18; Hos. 13:2).

Synonyms of 'kiss'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Acronyms for 'KISS'

From: V.E.R.A.
  • Keep It Simple, Stupid (slang, Usenet, IRC)

Words containing 'KISS'