Synonyms for kissing
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kis |
| Phonetic Transcription : kɪs |
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Définition of kissing
Origin :- Old English cyssan "to kiss," from Proto-Germanic *kussijanan (cf. Old Saxon kussian, Old Norse kyssa, Old Frisian kessa, Middle Dutch cussen, Dutch, Old High German kussen, German küssen, Norwegian and Danish kysse, Swedish kyssa), from *kuss-, probably ultimately imitative of the sound. Related: Kissed; kissing. For vowel evolution, see bury. There appears to be no common Indo-European root word for "kiss," though suggestions of a common ku- sound may be found in the Germanic root and Greek kynein "to kiss," Hittite kuwash-anzi "they kiss," Sanskrit cumbati "he kisses."
- Kissing, as an expression of affection or love, is unknown among many races, and in the history of mankind seems to be a late substitute for the more primitive rubbing of noses, sniffing, and licking. [Buck, p.1113]
- Some languages make a distinction between the kiss of affection and that of erotic love (cf. Latin saviari "erotic kiss," vs. osculum, literally "little mouth"). French embrasser "kiss," but literally "embrace," came about in 17c. when the older word baiser (from Latin basiare) acquired an obscene connotation. Insulting invitation kiss my ass is at least from 1705, but probably much older (cf. "The Miller's Tale").
- noun osculation
- Now there was a fine jubilee, and a hugging and kissing over and over.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- "Why, you talk as if there had been a fire," I cried, kissing her.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- When, in crossing the Clos-Marie, he lifted his head, he saw that she was kissing the flowers.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Many times Hubertine had seen her kissing her hands with vehemence.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- He thought that it was very strange that he should think so ardently of kissing Maggie.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- "Do not speak so harshly of poor King Pluto," said Prosperina, kissing her mother.
- Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- He took a good deal of notice of me; raising me in his arms, and kissing me.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- "You will be warm now," said the vine, kissing Barbara's forehead.
- Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field
- There is no time for kissing and such fooleries when the tide serves.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- Can I believe a young fellow of your age and complexion will be content with kissing?
- Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding
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