IPA: /kɪs/
KK: /kɪs/
To touch someone or something with your lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.
They kissed each other under the stars.
Past: kissed
Past Participle: kissed
A gentle touch or caress made with the lips, often as a sign of affection or greeting.
She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before leaving.
To touch someone or something with your lips as a sign of love, greeting, or respect.
She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before leaving.
Past: kissed
Past Participle: kissed
The word 'kiss' originates from Old English 'cysse', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*kussō', meaning to touch with the lips. The word 'kiss' refers to the act of pressing one's lips against another person or object as a sign of affection or greeting.
Think of the Old English 'cysse' which means to touch with the lips — that's why a kiss is an affectionate touch with your lips.