US /bʌs/ UK /bʌs/
Homophones
noun verb

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    (archaic or dialectal) a kiss; to kiss

    He gave the bride a hearty buss on the cheek.

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Synonyms
1 noun · (archaic or dialectal) a... kisssmoochpecksmackosculation

Etymology

Probably of imitative origin, influenced by Latin basium and French baiser ('kiss'); first recorded in the 16th century.

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