Etymology

French kiss

Today it means: The act or an instance of kissing that involves the use of one's tongue. Full definition →

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The story

Originally in reference to a common French greeting. Later, from English and American associations of the French people with sexual boldness (see French), with probable influence from earlier English and continuing European association of the French with oral sex. (See to french.)

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