kissing
word · lemma: kiss
/ˈkɪsɪŋ/
KI-sing
/kˈɪsɪŋ/
KI-sing
Definition
Kissing is the act of touching someone or something with your lips, usually to show love, affection, greeting, or sexual interest.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the action itself, often as a noun or gerund: 'They were kissing' or 'No kissing here.' It can be romantic, sexual, friendly, or cultural depending on context. Don't confuse it with 'kiss' as a single noun ('a kiss').
Spanish: besarPortuguese (BR): beijo - ato de beijarPortuguese (PT): beijo - ato de beijarChinese (Simplified): 接吻 - 亲吻Chinese (Traditional): 接吻 - 親吻Hindi: चूमना - चुंबनArabic: التقبيل - القبلBengali: চুম্বন করা - চুমু খাওয়াRussian: поцелуи - целованиеJapanese: キスをすることVietnamese: hônKorean: 키스하기 - 입맞춤Turkish: öpüşmeUrdu: چومناIndonesian: berciuman
Example Sentences
Kissing in public is not common in some countries.
basic
The movie shows two people kissing at the end.
basic
There is no kissing allowed in the classroom.
basic
They started kissing as soon as the music got slow.
natural
I walked in on them kissing, and it was so awkward.
natural
No one cared about the kissing scene, but the ending made everyone cry.
natural