What is the meaning of kiss?

noun

  • The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof.
  • A cookie made of egg whites and sugar.
  • Any of several bite-sized candies.
  • A light glancing touch.
    • usage: "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..
    • usage: "The newly married couple kissed"; "She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room"
  • Touch lightly or gently.
    • usage: "the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain"
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