kissing
/ˈkɪsɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: kissings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That kisses; engaged in a kiss or kissing.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Just touching.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The act of giving a kiss or making out.
Noun
Examples
There began to be some movement preparatory to the resumption of our journey, and, after many huggings and kissings, the family parted, and the wagon drove off[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kissing” mean?
That kisses; engaged in a kiss or kissing.
Is “kissing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.