Meaning of buss in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bəs/

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1. Verb

   buss

   Definitions

   1. touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

   Examples

   • « The newly married couple kissed »
   • « She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room »

2. Noun

   buss

   Etymology

   late 16th century: alteration of late Middle Englishbass (noun and verb), probably from French baiser, from Latin basiare

   Definitions

   1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)