kisser

kisser — noun

1. A noun placed after a describing word to indicate what kind of kisser a person i

1.名詞B2
釋義

A noun placed after a describing word to indicate what kind of kisser a person is — for example, you call someone a good kisser when you like kissing them, or a bad kisser when you do not.

例句

Sivan is known among her friends as an amazing kisser.

collocation: amazing kisser / terrible kisser / good kisser

Arjun told me that his first date was a terrible kisser.

文法句型

[adjective] + kisser

用法筆記

Always used with a preceding adjective (good, bad, great, terrible, gentle, etc.). The word cannot stand alone — you would not say "He is a kisser" without a describing word. Common in dating and romantic contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She is a kisser.
✅She is a good kisser.
💡the word must be paired with an adjective to be meaningful.
❌He is a kissing expert.
✅He is a great kisser.
💡'kisser' is the natural choice in casual conversation, not a formal phrase.

2. An informal word for a person's mouth, often used in humorous, rough, or dismiss

2.名詞C1
釋義

An informal word for a person's mouth, often used in humorous, rough, or dismissive contexts.

例句

The boxer's kisser was swollen and red after twelve rounds in the ring.

possessive + kisser referring to boxer's mouth

Tariro told his little brother to keep his kisser shut during the film.

collocation: keep your kisser shut

同義詞
  • mouth

    neutral, standard term for the same body part

  • lips

    more specific; refers to the outer part of the mouth only

  • trap

    ruder slang, strongest dismissive tone

文法句型

possessive + kisser

on/in the kisser

用法筆記

More common in British English than American English. Can sound humorous or mildly rude depending on context. Avoid in formal writing or polite conversation.

常見錯誤

❌He kissed her on the kisser.
✅He kissed her on the lips.
💡'kisser' for mouth is slang, not used for romantic descriptions.

3. A dated slang term for a person's face, now used mainly for humorous effect.

3.名詞C1
釋義

A dated slang term for a person's face, now used mainly for humorous effect.

例句

Jabari's kisser was covered in mud after he fell off the trail while hiking.

informal: kisser meaning face

The baby's kisser lit up with a huge smile when she tasted the sweet pudding.

同義詞
  • face

    neutral, standard term

  • mug

    similar informal register, more common in both British and American English

文法句型

possessive + kisser

用法筆記

Considered old-fashioned or comical. Much rarer than senses 1 and 2, and most modern speakers under 40 may not recognize it. Often appears in humorous writing or vintage dialogue rather than everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌She washed her kisser.
✅She washed her face.
💡using 'kisser' for 'face' sounds strange or comical in most modern contexts.