Kissed

/kɪst/ verb

Definition

Pressed your lips against someone or something as a gesture of affection, greeting, or love.

Etymology

From Old English 'cyssan,' from Germanic roots possibly related to 'mouth'; it's been the word for this gesture in English for over 1,000 years.

Kelly Says

Kissing isn't universal across human cultures—some societies find it strange or unhygienic, showing that even what seems like a natural gesture is actually something we learn and cultural traditions shape.

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