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misses and kisses

misses and kisses phrase: an affectionate ending to a letter: I miss you and I am sending imaginary kisses.

Phrase

misses and kisses

  1. (informal) An affectionate ending to a letter: I miss you and I am sending imaginary kisses.
    • She ended every letter the same: "Misses and kisses for my baby Melisses!"2008, Rachel Maude, Poseur
    • "You are constantly in my thoughts," read one note in careful handwriting. "Can't wait to steal some time alone with you ... Misses and Kisses, 'Cupcake.'"2019, Andrew Kirtzman, Rudy Giuliani: Emperor of the City

Questions about misses and kisses

What does misses and kisses mean?
Misses and kisses means an affectionate ending to a letter: I miss you and I am sending imaginary kisses.
What part of speech is misses and kisses?
Misses and kisses is a phrase.

Words near misses and kisses in the dictionary

  1. misservice
  2. misservices
  3. misserving
  4. misses
  5. misses a trick
  6. misses and kisses
  7. misses fire
  8. misses off
  9. misses one's guess
  10. misses one's tip
  11. misses oneself

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