buss

C2+ Topic:Register & Style

US /bʌs/ UK /bʌs/ See IPA manual

Homophones

Meanings

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noun
(archaic or dialectal) a kiss; to kiss

He gave the bride a hearty buss on the cheek.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · (archaic or dialectal) a... kisssmoochpeck smack osculation

Etymology

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

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