Phrase guide

love bite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˈlʌv baɪt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A bruise on the skin caused by someone sucking or biting it, usually with sexual intent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hickey, monkey bite

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hickey

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: erythema

History

Etymology

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