Sometimes, people say things in a fun or silly way when they talk about kissing. Instead of saying “kiss,” they might use special phrases called idioms. Idioms are groups of words that have a meaning different from what the words usually mean. For example, “steal a kiss” doesn’t mean you are really stealing anything. It just means giving someone a quick kiss when they aren’t expecting it.
In this lesson, you will learn some common idioms about kissing. These idioms are used in stories, songs, or everyday talk. We’ll look at what each one means and how it’s used in a sentence. After that, you’ll get to try some questions to check what you remember. Let’s get started and learn some phrases that people use to talk about kissing in a more playful way.
Idioms for Kissing
1. Lock lips
Meaning: To kiss someone on the lips
Sample Sentences: They locked lips at the school play. / The movie ended with the stars locking lips.
Other Way to Say: Share a kiss / Kiss each other
2. Smooch
Meaning: A soft, loving kiss
Sample Sentences: They shared a smooch after the dance. / He gave his puppy a quick smooch.
Other Way to Say: Kiss / Peck
3. Steal a kiss
Meaning: Kiss someone secretly or quickly
Sample Sentences: He tried to steal a kiss when no one was looking. / She stole a kiss before the bus came.
Other Way to Say: Sneak a kiss / Quick kiss
4. Plant one on
Meaning: Give someone a kiss
Sample Sentences: She planted one on his cheek before leaving. / He planted one on his mom’s forehead.
Other Way to Say: Give a kiss / Lay a kiss
5. Peck on the cheek
Meaning: A quick kiss on someone’s cheek
Sample Sentences: She gave her grandma a peck on the cheek. / I got a peck on the cheek before school.
Other Way to Say: Quick kiss / Cheek kiss
6. Make out
Meaning: A long, romantic kiss
Sample Sentences: The characters made out behind the tree. / They were making out at the school party.
Other Way to Say: Kiss a lot / Long kiss
7. Pucker up
Meaning: Get ready to kiss
Sample Sentences: She said, “Pucker up!” before the kiss. / He puckered up to kiss his baby sister.
Other Way to Say: Get ready for a kiss / Make kiss lips
8. Give someone a kiss
Meaning: To kiss someone
Sample Sentences: She gave her brother a kiss goodnight. / I gave the puppy a kiss.
Other Way to Say: Kiss / Show love
9. Lip lock
Meaning: When two people kiss and their lips stay together
Sample Sentences: They had a lip lock at the end of the date. / That movie had a big lip lock moment.
Other Way to Say: Long kiss / Strong kiss
10. Seal it with a kiss
Meaning: End something with a kiss
Sample Sentences: They sealed the letter with a kiss. / She sealed the goodbye with a kiss.
Other Way to Say: Finish with a kiss / Kiss at the end
11. Touch lips
Meaning: Gently kiss someone
Sample Sentences: Their lips touched softly during the slow dance. / He touched lips with his baby sister.
Other Way to Say: Soft kiss / Gentle kiss
12. Go in for a kiss
Meaning: Move closer to kiss someone
Sample Sentences: He went in for a kiss after the school play. / She went in for a kiss at the bus stop.
Other Way to Say: Lean in to kiss / Try to kiss
13. Blown kiss
Meaning: Pretend kiss by blowing it through the air
Sample Sentences: She blew him a kiss from across the room. / He caught her blown kiss and smiled.
Other Way to Say: Air kiss / Kiss from afar
14. Give someone a smacker
Meaning: A loud or strong kiss
Sample Sentences: Grandma gave him a big smacker on the cheek. / That smacker echoed in the hallway.
Other Way to Say: Loud kiss / Big kiss
15. Snag a kiss
Meaning: Quickly get a kiss
Sample Sentences: He snagged a kiss before the bus left. / She snagged a kiss during the game.
Other Way to Say: Grab a kiss / Quick peck
16. Be kissed by someone
Meaning: Someone kisses you
Sample Sentences: She was kissed by her little brother. / He was kissed by the family dog.
Other Way to Say: Get kissed / Receive a kiss
17. Pull in for a kiss
Meaning: Bring someone close to kiss
Sample Sentences: He pulled her in for a kiss. / She pulled her teddy bear in for a kiss.
Other Way to Say: Hug and kiss / Bring close for a kiss
18. Press your lips
Meaning: Push your lips to someone else’s gently
Sample Sentences: She pressed her lips to his forehead. / He pressed his lips on her cheek.
Other Way to Say: Gentle kiss / Light kiss
19. Share a kiss
Meaning: Kiss each other
Sample Sentences: They shared a kiss under the stars. / The couple shared a kiss after the school play.
Other Way to Say: Both kiss / Mutual kiss
20. Kissing booth
Meaning: A place where you give a kiss for fun (often at fairs)
Sample Sentences: She stood in the kissing booth for charity. / He gave his mom a pretend kiss at the booth.
Other Way to Say: Fun kiss spot / Silly kissing place
21. Peck
Meaning: A short, quick kiss
Sample Sentences: He gave his dog a peck before bed. / She gave him a peck on the cheek.
Other Way to Say: Quick kiss / Tiny kiss
22. Love kiss
Meaning: A kiss that shows love
Sample Sentences: Mom gave me a love kiss before school. / He gave a love kiss to his little sister.
Other Way to Say: Loving kiss / Warm kiss
23. First kiss
Meaning: The first time someone kisses someone else
Sample Sentences: They talked about their first kiss. / She had her first kiss at summer camp.
Other Way to Say: First time kiss / Special first kiss
24. Goodbye kiss
Meaning: A kiss before someone leaves
Sample Sentences: He gave his dad a goodbye kiss before school. / She waved and gave a goodbye kiss.
Other Way to Say: Parting kiss / Farewell kiss
25. Goodnight kiss
Meaning: A kiss given at bedtime
Sample Sentences: Mom gave me a goodnight kiss. / She always gives her teddy bear a goodnight kiss.
Other Way to Say: Bedtime kiss / Night kiss
26. Welcome kiss
Meaning: A kiss when you see someone after being apart
Sample Sentences: She ran and gave her dad a welcome kiss. / He gave grandma a welcome kiss at the airport.
Other Way to Say: Hello kiss / Greeting kiss
27. Wet kiss
Meaning: A sloppy or playful kiss
Sample Sentences: The baby gave her a wet kiss. / The dog gave a big wet kiss on his face.
Other Way to Say: Slobbery kiss / Messy kiss
28. Long kiss
Meaning: A kiss that lasts a while
Sample Sentences: They had a long kiss during the movie. / It was a long kiss under the stars.
Other Way to Say: Lasting kiss / Extended kiss
29. Soft kiss
Meaning: A gentle and quiet kiss
Sample Sentences: She gave her doll a soft kiss. / He gave mom a soft kiss before bed.
Other Way to Say: Gentle kiss / Light kiss
30. Kiss goodbye
Meaning: Say goodbye with a kiss
Sample Sentences: He gave a kiss goodbye before leaving. / She gave her cat a kiss goodbye.
Other Way to Say: Goodbye kiss / Farewell peck
31. Kiss hello
Meaning: Say hello with a kiss
Sample Sentences: She gave her aunt a kiss hello. / He smiled and gave a kiss hello.
Other Way to Say: Welcome kiss / Greeting kiss
32. Kiss up
Meaning: To try to please someone too much
Sample Sentences: He always kisses up to the teacher. / She’s kissing up to her coach again.
Other Way to Say: Flatter too much / Try too hard
33. Quick kiss
Meaning: A very fast kiss
Sample Sentences: He gave her a quick kiss before class. / She gave the dog a quick kiss.
Other Way to Say: Fast kiss / Short peck
34. Friendly kiss
Meaning: A kiss given out of kindness or friendship
Sample Sentences: She gave her best friend a friendly kiss. / He gave his grandma a friendly kiss.
Other Way to Say: Nice kiss / Kind kiss
35. Stage kiss
Meaning: A kiss done for acting, not real love
Sample Sentences: They did a stage kiss in the school play. / A stage kiss is just part of the show.
Other Way to Say: Acting kiss / Fake kiss
36. Angel kiss
Meaning: A light kiss, usually on the forehead or cheek
Sample Sentences: She gave the baby an angel kiss on the forehead. / He felt her angel kiss before falling asleep.
Other Way to Say: Gentle forehead kiss / Soft peck
37. Magic kiss
Meaning: A kiss that feels special or fixes something
Sample Sentences: Mom gave a magic kiss to make the pain go away. / Her magic kiss helped him feel better.
Other Way to Say: Healing kiss / Special kiss
38. Kiss on the forehead
Meaning: A loving and caring kiss
Sample Sentences: Grandma gave her a kiss on the forehead. / He gave a forehead kiss to his baby sister.
Other Way to Say: Care kiss / Protective kiss
39. Butterfly kiss
Meaning: When eyelashes brush someone’s skin like a kiss
Sample Sentences: She gave her baby a butterfly kiss on the cheek. / They giggled giving butterfly kisses.
Other Way to Say: Eyelash kiss / Tickly kiss
40. Eskimo kiss
Meaning: Rubbing noses in a loving way
Sample Sentences: They shared an Eskimo kiss before bedtime. / He gave his puppy an Eskimo kiss.
Other Way to Say: Nose rub / Nose kiss
41. Blush-worthy kiss
Meaning: A kiss that makes someone feel shy or special
Sample Sentences: She got a blush-worthy kiss during the party. / His blush-worthy kiss made her smile.
Other Way to Say: Sweet kiss / Cute kiss
42. Puppy kiss
Meaning: A fun, playful lick from a dog
Sample Sentences: The puppy gave him a wet puppy kiss. / She laughed after the puppy kiss.
Other Way to Say: Doggy lick / Silly kiss
43. Secret kiss
Meaning: A kiss that is kept hidden from others
Sample Sentences: They shared a secret kiss after school. / She whispered about the secret kiss.
Other Way to Say: Hidden kiss / Quiet kiss
44. Kiss of thanks
Meaning: A kiss given to show thankfulness
Sample Sentences: She gave her mom a kiss of thanks for the gift. / He gave a kiss of thanks to his sister.
Other Way to Say: Thank you kiss / Grateful kiss
45. Kiss of luck
Meaning: A kiss given to wish someone good luck
Sample Sentences: She gave him a kiss of luck before the game. / He kissed her hand for luck.
Other Way to Say: Good luck kiss / Lucky kiss
46. Happy kiss
Meaning: A kiss shared during a joyful moment
Sample Sentences: They gave each other a happy kiss after winning. / She gave her dad a happy kiss after the good news.
Other Way to Say: Joyful kiss / Excited kiss
47. Air kiss
Meaning: A kiss sent through the air, often without touching
Sample Sentences: She gave her friend an air kiss before leaving. / He blew her an air kiss from the car.
Other Way to Say: Blown kiss / Distant kiss
48. Cheek kiss
Meaning: A kiss on someone’s cheek
Sample Sentences: He gave his grandma a cheek kiss. / She gave a cheek kiss to her cousin.
Other Way to Say: Side kiss / Face kiss
49. Family kiss
Meaning: A loving kiss shared among family members
Sample Sentences: Mom gave everyone a family kiss at bedtime. / He gave a family kiss to his baby sister.
Other Way to Say: Home kiss / Loving kiss
50. Quick peck
Meaning: A very fast and light kiss
Sample Sentences: She gave him a quick peck before school. / He gave his dog a quick peck.
Other Way to Say: Fast kiss / Tiny peck
51. Good morning kiss
Meaning: A kiss given to start the day
Sample Sentences: Mom gave her a good morning kiss. / He gave his little brother a good morning kiss.
Other Way to Say: Wake-up kiss / Morning kiss
52. Kiss on the nose
Meaning: A playful or sweet kiss on someone’s nose
Sample Sentences: She gave the kitten a kiss on the nose. / He smiled after the nose kiss.
Other Way to Say: Nose kiss / Cute kiss
53. Silly kiss
Meaning: A playful or goofy kiss
Sample Sentences: He gave a silly kiss and made her laugh. / She gave the dog a silly kiss on the paw.
Other Way to Say: Funny kiss / Goofy kiss
54. Tickle kiss
Meaning: A kiss that tickles
Sample Sentences: The baby’s kiss felt like a tickle kiss. / They laughed during the tickle kiss.
Other Way to Say: Funny kiss / Laughing kiss
55. Movie kiss
Meaning: A kiss seen in movies, often dramatic or sweet
Sample Sentences: They copied a movie kiss during the play. / She talked about the big movie kiss at the end.
Other Way to Say: Big kiss / Showy kiss
Multiple Choice Quiz: Idioms for Kissing
1. What does “steal a kiss” mean?
A. Take someone’s lips
B. Kiss someone quickly without warning
C. Hide during a kiss
2. If someone gives you a “peck on the cheek,” what kind of kiss is it?
A. A fast, small kiss
B. A loud, silly kiss
C. A long romantic kiss
3. What does “blow a kiss” mean?
A. Yell out the word “kiss”
B. Kiss someone’s hand
C. Send a kiss through the air using your hand
4. What kind of kiss is a “butterfly kiss”?
A. A kiss with a soft nose rub
B. A kiss using your eyelashes
C. A kiss in the shape of a butterfly
5. If two people “lock lips,” what are they doing?
A. Playing with keys
B. Putting their lips together to kiss
C. Smiling at each other
6. What does it mean to “kiss and make up”?
A. Put on makeup and kiss
B. Kiss and then leave
C. Forgive each other after a fight
7. A “wet kiss” usually comes from who?
A. A cat
B. A dog or a baby
C. A teacher
8. What does “plant one on” someone mean?
A. Grow a flower on them
B. Say something mean
C. Give a sudden, strong kiss
9. What does a “goodnight kiss” usually mean?
A. A bedtime kiss before sleeping
B. A morning kiss before breakfast
C. A kiss to wake someone up
10. What kind of kiss is a “puppy kiss”?
A. A soft kiss from a friend
B. A playful, slobbery lick from a dog
C. A kiss shaped like a paw
11. What is an “air kiss”?
A. A kiss that touches the floor
B. A fake kiss done without touching
C. A kiss you give while flying
12. What does a “magic kiss” usually mean in stories?
A. A kiss that feels cold
B. A kiss that makes something better or special
C. A kiss that comes from outer space
Answer Key
- B. Kiss someone quickly without warning
- A. A fast, small kiss
- C. Send a kiss through the air using your hand
- B. A kiss using your eyelashes
- B. Putting their lips together to kiss
- C. Forgive each other after a fight
- B. A dog or a baby
- C. Give a sudden, strong kiss
- A. A bedtime kiss before sleeping
- B. A playful, slobbery lick from a dog
- B. A fake kiss done without touching
- B. A kiss that makes something better or special
Scoring Guide
- 12 Correct Answers: Love Idiom Master!
You know all the fun ways people talk about kisses. - 8–11 Correct Answers: Well on your way to understanding love idioms.
Great job! Just a little more practice and you’ll be a pro. - 4–7 Correct Answers: Room for improvement, but you’re getting there!
You’re learning keep going and you’ll remember more. - 0–3 Correct Answers: Let’s explore the world of love idioms together.
Don’t worry. Idioms can be tricky at first, but they get easier!
Conclusion
Kissing idioms help people talk about feelings in fun and simple ways. They don’t always mean what the words say. For example, “steal a kiss” doesn’t mean you’re taking something it just means giving a quick kiss.
Now you know many idioms about kissing. You’ve read meanings, seen examples, and even answered questions. These phrases are often used in books, movies, and real life. Understanding them can help you follow stories better and enjoy how people speak.
