kissy
4
7.2
- adjective
- /ˈkɪsi/
- Informal
:
besuqueador
- Like one of them TV shows where everyone's all huggy and kissy in the end.
- kissy face
- kissy family
Examples
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They were a very kissy family, the Shapiros.
Fiction book (1995) -
She pursed her lips and made a kissy sound.
Fiction book (1995) -
Like, you know the kissy face that Kim always says.
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He makes a kissy face.
Fiction book (1994) -
Maddie smiled at him and made kissy lips.
Fiction book (1995) -
They have always been so overly cuddly-kissy that the rest of us had openly mocked them for it, while secretly envying them what they had.
Fiction book (1996) -
During the romantic movie, the couple exchanged kissy looks that melted the hearts of the audience.
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She always greets her friends with a kissy smile and a warm hug.
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Their kissy behavior at the wedding made everyone feel the love in the air.
Synonyms
56
2.2
To show warm, loving feelings to someone
23
3.7
Playful actions that show romantic or sexual interest
9
8.3
Showing tender affection in public or toward someone close
5
8.3
Being very loving and sweet in a way that feels too romantic
2
7.1
Showing romantic feelings like kissing or cuddling in a very sweet way
Showing gentle romantic care for someone
Showing strong love or romantic feeling
Antonyms
How Affectionate
329
2.8
16
7.0
- Informal
4
7.2
56
2.2
34
6.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Kissy comes from the word kiss plus the ending -y, which makes words mean 'full of' or 'like'. Think of someone 'full of kisses' who likes to kiss a lot, so kissy describes showing affection by giving kisses.