kisser

noun

kiss·​er ˈki-sər How to pronounce kisser (audio)
1
: one that kisses
2
slang
a
: mouth
b
: face

Examples of kisser in a Sentence

Punch him in the kisser. a kisser red from embarrassment
Recent Examples on the Web But then, out of nowhere, the chile peppers will catch you unawares and land a solid uppercut to the kisser. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Conrad takes his emotions out on the other two and becomes a menace during the drive, bringing up the people Jeremiah hooked up with and asking Belly which of the two is a better kisser. Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 18 Aug. 2023 Case in point: shout out to a great kisser and no-lipped king Ben Covington from Felicity, but Tracy and Elena were the best kissers on that show, hands down. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 15 Feb. 2021 Loaded with hydration-boosting oils, like castor, sunflower, and olive (to name a few), this lip-loving combo was a welcome sight for our dry kissers. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 And a hell of a kisser. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Want to know how to be a good kisser? Bernadette Anat, Seventeen, 29 Sep. 2020 And this high-pigment lip pencil set will keep her kisser colorful and moisturized. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 22 Mar. 2023 Quickly voted the best kisser on the show, Ines matches with Shayne, and the pair begin a pretty fiery romance. Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kisser was in 1537

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“Kisser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kisser. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kisser

noun
kiss·​er ˈkis-ər How to pronounce kisser (audio)
1
: one that kisses
2
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