Eskimo kisses
Rubbing noses affectionately
Eskimo kisses are a gesture of affection where two people rub their noses together.
The term comes from Western observation of Inuit greeting customs, though the actual traditional greeting involves pressing nose and upper lip against someone's cheek.
Parents often give Eskimo kisses to small children: She gave her toddler an Eskimo kiss.
- nose to noseIn direct close confrontation
- nuzzleGentle facial caress
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
warm greeting · gesture · gentle touch · Inuit · greetings · faces · indigenous practices · lips · bonding · nose · rub · skin to skin · close contact · cuddling · social rituals · embracing · touch · hugging
Eskimo kissesFrench kiss
Deep, open-mouthed romantic contact
passionate kiss · tongue kiss · making out · deep kiss · smooch
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