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busser

busser

8.2
A person who kisses someone
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌsər/
  • Archaic
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  • As a busser, she had a knack for making sure every guest felt loved with sweet kisses on the cheek.

Examples

  • At the party, he introduced himself as a busser, excited to share his skills in creating the perfect romantic moment.

  • I try my best to keep control of my decorum, but when a busser passes by with a lone Arnold Palmer on his tray, I snatch it greedily from the outstretched hands of another guest and gulp down the saccharine concoction in one go.

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  • When they finally met, he leaned in and gave her a gentle buss on the lips, marking the beginning of their romance.

Synonyms

kisser
vsbusser
52 3.6

A person who kisses someone

is a derived agent form from a specific verb rather than a general word
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vsbusser
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who kisses others

is the agent noun formed from a specific verb rather than a formal technical label

Surface Forms

busser singular
bussers plural

Morphology

busser = buss (transparent) = buss + er

The word 'busser' as someone who kisses is transparently derived from the verb 'buss'.

Etymology

Busser comes from the old verb buss, which means 'to kiss', so a busser is simply someone who kisses.