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kiss

The correct spelling is kiss.

How to pronounce kiss

/kɪs/
verb

IPA: /kɪs/

Say it like: Kis-s

The correct spelling is kiss. To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting. For example: "His ball kissed the black into the corner pocket."

Usage Examples

His ball kissed the black into the corner pocket.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
  2. 2.To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
  3. 3.Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.
  4. 4.To treat with fondness.

noun

  1. 1.A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
  2. 2.An 'X' mark placed at the end of a letter or other type of message.
  3. 3.A type of filled chocolate candy, shaped as if someone had kissed the top. See Hershey's Kisses.

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