greeting kiss
Cheek-to-cheek hello
A greeting kiss is a kiss exchanged when meeting or parting, typically on the cheek rather than the lips.
Social customs vary widely—one cheek, both cheeks, or even three kisses depending on culture and region.
The greeting kiss is a social ritual rather than an expression of romantic affection: She gave him a quick greeting kiss before they sat down to lunch.
- peckDry measure or quick kiss
- cheekAudacity or facial side
- embraceHold closely in arms
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
warm welcome · hello · lips · affection · warmth · reunion · long lost friend · doorstep · front door · arrival · smooch · forehead · tender · airport · goodbye · farewell · fondness · intimate
- cultural traditionsflamenco, tango, kabuki, hula, capoeira
- kissespeck, smooch, snog, buss, smack
- Anabaptist traditionsadult baptism, plain dress, foot washing, nonresistance, shunning
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Mutual palm-gripping gesture
wave · salute · fist bump · curtsy · cold shoulder
greeting kisspassionate kiss
Intense romantic lip contact
snub · French kiss · cold shoulder · cold reception · rebuff
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