Meaning of buss in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

    Derived terms

  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)

    Derived terms

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