KISS

Simplicity as principle

KISS is an acronym for "keep it simple, stupid," a design principle advocating simplicity over unnecessary complexity: The KISS principle says we shouldn't overcomplicate this.

The phrase originated in U.S.

Navy engineering circles in the 1960s. (Lowercase kiss is the act of pressing lips to something.)

acronym

simplicity

Lack of complexity

clarity · elegance · concise · straightforward · uncomplicated · essentials · basics · pare · reduce · simplify

Categories
Opposites
physical affection/aggression

KISSslap

Open-handed blow

hit · punch · strike · spit · spit on

intimacy/connection

KISSreject

Dismiss as unsuitable

rebuff · spurn · recoil · pull away · turn away

greeting/parting gestures

KISSsnub

Deliberate dismissive rejection

brush off · cut · slight · dismiss · blank

Phrases
Family

kissing, kissed, kisses, kisser, unkissed, kissable, kissability

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG