tr. & intr.v., bussed, buss·ing, buss·es.

To kiss.

n.

A kiss.

[Possibly blend of obsolete bass (akin to French baiser) and obsolete cuss (akin to Middle English kissen, to kiss; see kiss), or from Scottish Gaelic bus, lips, mouth. See puss².]

verb

To touch or caress with the lips, especially as a sign of passion or affection: kiss, osculate, smack. Informal peck. Slang smooch. See touch/not touch.

noun

The act or an instance of kissing: kiss, osculation, smack, smacker. Informal peck. Slang smooch. See touch/not touch.

IN BRIEF: n. - The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) v. - Touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

Tutor's tip: Her mother gave her a "buss" (kiss) on the "bus" (a vehicle).

Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
  Synonyms: kiss, osculation

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The verb buss has one meaning:

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

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