adj
kissy
Kissy (adj) means Informal: overly affectionate or fond of kissing. Example: “The new couple were annoyingly kissy at dinner.”
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Informal: overly affectionate or fond of kissing.
"The new couple were annoyingly kissy at dinner."
How to use kissy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExcessively affectionate or prone to kissing, usually said a bit teasingly.
When to use it
Informal and slightly playful in tone.
Common pairings
kissy face
all kissy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- kissier
- Superlative
- kissiest
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Etymology
From kiss + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Rhymes for kissy
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What does “kissy” mean?
The word “kissy” means informal: overly affectionate or fond of kissing. In plain terms, excessively affectionate or prone to kissing, usually said a bit teasingly.
How do you use “kissy” in a sentence?
Here is “kissy” used in a sentence: “The new couple were annoyingly kissy at dinner.”
What part of speech is “kissy”?
“Kissy” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of kissy?
"kissy" (adj) means informal: overly affectionate or fond of kissing.
