kissy Meaning & Definition
What Does Kissy Mean?
As an adjective, kissy means Sentimentally affectionate. It can also mean Tending to kiss. As a noun, it means Diminutive of kiss. As a noun, it means A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
Kissy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɪsi/ |
| Plural | kissies |
| Comparative / superlative | kissier, kissiest |
Kissy Definition (Adjective)
- Sentimentally affectionate.
- Tending to kiss.
- Tending to kiss frequently.
We sat behind an obnoxiously kissy couple in the cinema.
- Suited to kissing; resembling or relating to kissing.
kissy lips
Kissy as a Noun
- Diminutive of kiss.
Noun
- A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
- An 'X' mark placed at the end of a letter or other type of message.
- A type of filled chocolate candy, shaped as if someone had kissed the top. See Hershey's Kisses.
Synonyms of Kissy
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Kissy synonyms and antonyms →Kissy in a Sentence
We sat behind an obnoxiously kissy couple in the cinema.
kissy lips
Word Forms & Grammar
kissy (comparative kissier, superlative kissiest)
kissy (plural kissies)
Words That Rhyme With Kissy
Origin of Kissy
Origin 1: From kiss (noun and verb) + -y (adjectival suffix).[1]
Origin 2: From kiss (noun) + -y (diminutive suffix).
Common Questions About Kissy
Is kissy an adjective or a noun?
Kissy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of kissy?
The plural of kissy is kissies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of kissy?
The comparative form is kissier and the superlative form is kissiest.