kisses off

verb

Definition of kisses offnext
present tense third-person singular of kiss off
1
as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with you can't kiss someone off like that and then expect to make up

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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of a chef who airily kisses off the cuisine of his rivals as homey comfort food

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  1. dumps
  2. leaves
  3. minimizes
  4. diminishes
Verb
  • Rip dumps the body in the same place the Duttons have always dumped bodies.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dumps
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  • Every time a tenant leaves, the owner incurs significant costs and lost revenue.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Social, political, and economic disparities persist, and the speed of modern life leaves little room for reflection.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
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  • Instead, rely on cold water on a gentle cycle which helps preserve the integrity of the colors and minimizes wear and tear, keeping your sheets looking fresh and vibrant for longer.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By reducing the invoice-to-payment cycle, automation minimizes errors, ensures immediate delivery, and facilitates real-time tracking of invoice statuses.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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