noun
kisser
KIH-suh
Kisser (noun) means slang for a person's mouth or face. Example: “He got punched right in the kisser.”
noun
1
Slang for a person's mouth or face.
"Get yore handkerchief ready, an' run out an' cram it into his kisser an' choke th' —— if he starts in to holler."
— Ralph Selwood Kendall, Benton of the Royal Mounted (1918)
"He got punched right in the kisser."
"Not a pretty kisser, but so mobile those drawn-on brows, bulging peepers green as dill, cock-eyed grin, the It Girls lost it beside her."
— Karen Shenfeld, Fanny Brice 1891-1951, (1999)
2
Someone who kisses, especially described by how they kiss.
"She's a surprisingly gentle kisser."
How to use kisser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for the mouth or face, or literally someone who kisses.
When to use it
The "mouth/face" sense is informal, often used humorously or in old-fashioned tough-guy slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- kissers
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Etymology
Formed from kiss + the agent suffix -er, though the "mouth/face" slang sense developed later in informal speech.
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Rhymes for kisser
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What does “kisser” mean?
The word “kisser” means slang for a person's mouth or face. In plain terms, slang for the mouth or face, or literally someone who kisses.
How do you pronounce “kisser”?
“Kisser” is pronounced KIH-suh (/ˈkɪsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kisser” in a sentence?
Here is “kisser” used in a sentence: “He got punched right in the kisser.”
What part of speech is “kisser”?
“Kisser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “kisser” have?
“Kisser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for a person's mouth or face.
