Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kissy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
kissy
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Tending to kiss.

Informal

adj

Tending to kiss frequently.

Informal

adj

Suited to kissing; resembling or relating to kissing.

Informal

noun

Diminutive of kiss.

Informal

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Etymology

From kiss (noun and verb) + -y (adjectival suffix).

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What does kissy mean?
Sentimentally affectionate.
Where does kissy come from?
From kiss (noun and verb) + -y (adjectival suffix).

How to pronounce kissy

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