Phrase Hound found 105 phrases and 52 compound words that contain kiss. The most common are listed below. Open kiss in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 105
- kiss of peaceAn early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on the cheek, still used in some traditional churches.
- French kissA kiss in the French style, variously understood as:
- kiss and rideA car park or other roadside location at a railway station, airport, etc. for brief stops to allow the dropping off and picking up of passengers.
- kiss-and-tellBetraying a confidence by disclosing private information.
- blow a kissTo kiss one's own hand, then blow on it in a direction towards the recipient.
- kiss and cryThe publicly viewable enclosure in which figure skaters sit immediately after a performance, while they await and receive the judging results.
- kiss of lifeMouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- throw a kissTo kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.
- blowing a kisspresent participle and gerund of blow a kiss
- Lesbian kiss
- flying kissA symbolic kiss given by kissing one's own hand, then blowing on the hand in a direction towards the recipient.
- kiss the ringAlternative form of kiss someone's ring: To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.
- air kissA social gesture in which the lips are pursed as if kissing, but without actual contact.
- kiss of deathA kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.
- steal a kissTo kiss someone secretly or discreetly.
- Eskimo kissThe rubbing of one's nose against another's as a sign of affection.
- kiss-upOne who flatters a supervisor, or superior, in order to get special attention
- rainbow kissA supposed sex act in which a man and a woman who is menstruating simultaneously perform oral sex on each other, followed by a kiss where the couple mix semen and period blood in their mouths (which makes the so-called "rainbow").
- kiss the dustSynonym of bite the dust: To die.
- Judas kissAny act of treachery under the guise of kindness.
- butterfly kissFluttering one's eyelashes against someone's skin.
- kiss goodbyeTo kiss prior to departing.
- KISS principleThe empirical principle that most systems will work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex.
- kiss curlA spiral-shaped curl of hair upon the forehead.
- Glasgow kissA sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
Compound words 52
- kisserOne who kisses.
- KissgateAny of various scandals involving public figures kissing.
- kissleTo smother with kisses; kiss repeatedly; kiss.
- kissperClose whispering that becomes kissing.
- kissproofResistant to smearing when the wearer is kissed.
- kissieDiminutive of 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.
- kisslessHaving never been kissed by a partner.
- kisseeOne who is kissed.
- outkissTo surpass in kissing; to kiss more or better than.
- bekissto kiss repeatedly; cover with kisses.