Throw a kiss Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪs
THROH-uh-KISS
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪs
thROH-uh-KISS
Definition
To kiss one's hand and then gesture as if sending the kiss through the air, usually as a greeting, farewell, or sign of affection from a distance.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and affectionate, common between friends, lovers, or family. 'Blow a kiss' is more common in modern English but means the same. Often done when physical closeness isn’t possible.
Spanish: lanzar un besoPortuguese (BR): mandar um beijoPortuguese (PT): mandar um beijoChinese (Simplified): 飞吻Chinese (Traditional): 飛吻Hindi: हवा में चुम्बन भेजनाArabic: يرسل قبلة (بيده)Bengali: চুমো ছোড়া - চুমো উড়ানোRussian: послать воздушный поцелуйJapanese: 投げキスをするVietnamese: hôn gióKorean: 손키스하다 - 키스를 날리다Turkish: öpücük atmakUrdu: ہوا میں بوسہ دیناIndonesian: melempar ciuman - meniup ciuman
Example Sentences
She smiled and threw a kiss to her mother before leaving.
basic
The little boy threw a kiss to his grandmother from the car window.
basic
Whenever she says goodbye, she throws a kiss.
basic
He was too far away, so he just threw a kiss and waved.
natural
She threw a kiss across the room to catch his attention.
natural
Fans often throw a kiss to their favorite performers at concerts.
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