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kissing cousin
kissing cousinn.1. A distant relative who is known well enough to be kissed when greeted.2. One of two or more things that are closely akin.kiss′ing cous′in
n. 1. a more or less distant relative familiar enough to be greeted with a kiss. 2. something closely related or very similar. [1935–40] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | kissing cousin - a more or less distant relative; familiar enough to be greeted with a kisskissing kinrelative, relation - a person related by blood or marriage; "police are searching for relatives of the deceased"; "he has distant relations back in New Jersey" |
Translationskissing cousin
kissing cousin1. Any cousin who is not a first cousin. Brad and Tom look a lot alike, but they are not that closely related—they're kissing cousins.2. A friend or relative who is close enough to be greeted with a kiss. Lisa and Kelly have been such close friends for so long that they're kissing cousins.See also: cousin, kisskissing cousinsrelatives who know one another well enough to kiss when they meet. Joe and I are kissing cousins, though we ain't seen one another since we was kids. Technically, we're second cousins once removed, but I just say we're kissing cousins.See also: cousin, kisskissing cousinsTwo or more things that are closely akin or very similar. For example, They may be made by different manufacturers, but these two cars are kissing cousins. This metaphoric term alludes to a distant relative who is well known enough to be greeted with a kiss. [c. 1930] See also: cousin, kisskissing cousin
Synonyms for kissing cousinnoun a more or less distant relativeSynonymsRelated Words |