Phrase guide

throw a kiss

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 飛吻 /飞吻 (fēiwěn) — kiss one's hand then make a gesture
  • Finnish: lähettää lentosuukko — kiss one's hand then make a gesture
  • Finnish: antaa lentosuukko — kiss one's hand then make a gesture
  • Vietnamese: hôn gió — kiss one's hand then make a gesture