kissy

British

/ ˈkɪsɪ /

adjective

informal showing exaggerated affection, esp by frequent touching or kissing

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Example Sentences

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In the selfie, she was making a kissy face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

After seeing a lively fan recap video from the party, Carey commented “invite me next time” with two kissy face emojis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Still, “we’re not talking kissy lips,” he pointed out — they’d be thin and scaly like those of the Komodo dragon, a large lizard.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

She added a winking emoji, a kissy face emoji and a monkey emoji.

From Fox News • Sep. 30, 2021

Ralphie picks up Cocoa and makes a kissy face at her.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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