kissing
UK: ˈkɪsɪŋ | US: ˈkɪsɪŋ
n. the act of touching or pressing one's lips against another person or object as a sign of love, greeting, or reverence
v. (present participle of "kiss") to touch or press with the lips
The word "kissing" derives from the Old English verb cyssan ("to kiss"), which likely originated from Proto-Germanic kussijanan. The core morpheme "kiss" has retained its meaning across centuries, while the suffix "-ing" marks its present participle form, indicating an ongoing action. The simplicity of the word reflects its universal and primal nature in human interaction.
The couple shared a tender kissing scene under the moonlight.
Kissing a baby’s forehead is a common gesture of affection.
She blushed when he leaned in for kissing.
In some cultures, kissing on the cheek is a standard greeting.
The movie’s kissing scene became iconic.