kis
The Jamaican word for "kiss" is kis.
The word kis refers to a touch with the lips.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Did you know?
- Jamaicans may use the phrase 'kiss teeth' to describe a specific sound made by sucking air through the teeth, which signifies annoyance or disbelief.
- Using kiss teeth in a formal setting or toward an elder in Jamaica is often considered a sign of extreme rudeness or rebellion.
- In Jamaican culture, a 'kiss' on the cheek is a common greeting among women and between women and men, often repeated twice.
Examples in context
- Yu cute so till mi waan kiss yuhYou are so cute that I want to kiss you.
- Mi cyaa wait fi get mi lips pan yuhI can't wait to get my lips on you.
- Mi neva see nobaddy kiss so sweet like yuhI've never seen anyone kiss as sweet as you.
- Mi haffi kiss yuh because yuh hotI have to kiss you because you're irresistible.
- Mi get di sweetest kiss from yuhI received the sweetest kiss from you.
- Yuh tun mi head wid dat kiss dehYou blew my mind with that kiss.
- Give mi a likkle kis.Give me a little kiss.
- Dat was a sweet kis.That was a sweet kiss.
- She gi him a kis pon him cheek.She gave him a kiss on his cheek.
Example conversation
Shanti and Damion are saying goodbye.
- ShantiWait, where you a go?Wait, where are you going?
- DamionMe have to go now.I have to go now.
- ShantiCome give me a kis first.Come give me a kiss first.
- DamionAlright, see you later.Alright, see you later.
