adj
kissy
adj
1
Informal: overly affectionate or fond of kissing.
"The new couple were annoyingly kissy at dinner."
How to Use Kissy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExcessively affectionate or prone to kissing, usually said a bit teasingly.
When to use it
Informal and slightly playful in tone.
Common pairings
kissy face
all kissy
Word Forms
kissier comparative, kissiest superlative
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Etymology
From kiss + the adjective-forming suffix -y.