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kisser

/หˆkษชsษ™r/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who kisses someone.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe is a passionate kisser who always leaves an impression.โ€
  • โ€œThey shared a tender moment as first-time kissers.โ€
2.noun

Slang for a person's mouth or face.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe took a hard punch right to the kisser during the boxing match.โ€
  • โ€œWipe that smirk off your kisser before I get angry.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'kiss' combined with the agent suffix '-er' (one who kisses). The informal slang sense meaning 'the mouth or face' developed in early 20th-century American English, likely from the idea that the mouth is the instrument used for kissing.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of someone who is a 'kisser' using their lipsโ€”which conveniently leads to the old-fashioned slang term for the mouth or face.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œkisserโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œkisserโ€ in English?

In English, kisser (noun) is defined as: โ€œA person who kisses someone.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œkisserโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œShe is a passionate kisser who always leaves an impression.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œkisserโ€?

Common synonyms include:mouth,face,pout,mug

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œkisserโ€?

Derived from the verb 'kiss' combined with the agent suffix '-er' (one who kisses). The informal slang sense meaning 'the mouth or face' developed in early 20th-century American English, likely from the idea that the mouth is the instrument used for kissing.