Kissing Cousin (Noun)
Meaning
A more or less distant relative; familiar enough to be greeted with a kiss.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- At the family reunion, she was affectionately greeted by her kissing cousin from overseas, whom she hadn't seen in years.
- The couple found they had a kissing cousin in common, offering an interesting conversation starter on their first date.
- Growing up in a large extended family meant she had numerous kissing cousins at all the family gatherings.
- Though they were kissing cousins, they didn't often visit due to the distance between their homes.
- Her kissing cousin from out of state came to town, and they planned a get-together with other relatives to celebrate.