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Kissing: meaning, definitions and examples

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kissing

 

[ หˆkษชsษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical affection

Kissing is the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person. It is often a gesture of affection or a means of expressing love. Kissing can also serve various social purposes, such as greeting, congratulating, or expressing sympathy. The meaning and significance of a kiss can vary greatly across different cultures and contexts.

Synonyms

osculate, peck, smooch

Examples of usage

  • They shared a passionate kiss.
  • She greeted him with a quick kiss on the cheek.
  • Kissing is a common way to show affection.
  • He kissed her softly goodbye.
Context #2 | Noun

act of affection

A kiss is a physical act of pressing one's lips against another person. It can signify various emotions, including love, friendship, or respect. Kisses can differ in intensity and context, ranging from a light peck to a deep, passionate kiss. The act of kissing is prevalent in human interaction and serves both personal and cultural functions.

Synonyms

embrace, peck, smooch

Examples of usage

  • They exchanged a sweet kiss.
  • A kiss on the cheek is a common greeting.
  • The couple shared a romantic kiss under the stars.
  • A kiss can convey deep emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "kissing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beijando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคฎเฅเคฌเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรผssen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั†ั–ะปัƒะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ caล‚owanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใ‚นใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embrasser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ besar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถpรผลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค์Šคํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรญbat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bozkรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poljubljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyssa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะตะปะพะฒะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถpmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ besar

Etymology

The word 'kissing' originates from the Old English 'cyssan', which means 'to kiss'. The term has roots in Proto-Germanic *kussลnฤ…, meaning 'to kiss', and is connected to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as 'kรผssen' in German and 'kossa' in Swedish. The act of kissing has been a part of human interaction for centuries, serving various purposes, from expressing affection to symbolizing greetings and farewells. Historically, kisses have held different meanings in cultures around the world; in some societies, a kiss on the hand is a sign of respect, while in others, a kiss on the forehead might denote a familial bond. The evolution of the practice of kissing and its associated terminology highlights its importance in social interactions and emotional expression among people.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,044, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.