kisses off

verb

Definition of kisses offnext
present tense third-person singular of kiss off
1
as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with you can't kiss someone off like that and then expect to make up

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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of a chef who airily kisses off the cuisine of his rivals as homey comfort food

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  1. dumps
  2. leaves
  3. minimizes
  4. diminishes
Verb
  • Rip dumps the body in the same place the Duttons have always dumped bodies.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dumps
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  • The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
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  • This minimizes friction, so that cheese doesn’t stick to the knife.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This diversification minimizes reliance on a single provider, ensuring continuity even if one vendor underperforms.
    Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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