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kismesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
kisme-sis
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person with whom one shares an intense but adversarial romantic connection based on a feeling of hatred; a nemesis; a rival.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of kismet (“fate, destiny”) + nemesis. Coined by American author and webcomic artist Andrew Hussie in Homestuck.

Inflected Forms

kismeses (plural)

Phrases

love-hate

Frequently Paired Words

frenemy love-hate moirail

Questions

What does kismesis mean?
A person with whom one shares an intense but adversarial romantic connection based on a feeling of hatred; a nemesis; a rival.
Where does kismesis come from?
Blend of kismet (“fate, destiny”) + nemesis. Coined by American author and webcomic artist Andrew Hussie in Homestuck.

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