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kiss
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: kissespast: kissedpp: kisseding: kissing
The word carries a wide emotional spectrum, ranging from a chaste, platonic gesture of familial affection to an intense expression of romantic passion. It is deeply tied to intimacy and the physical manifestation of an emotional bond, often serving as a non-verbal shorthand for love or longing.
Countable when referring to the individual act of touching lips (three quick kisses). Uncountable when referring to the general act of kissing as a romantic behavior.