Definitions

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  • interjection Making the sound of a kiss; the sound used to indicate sending a kiss through the air; Frequently used in email, chat and text messages to indicate sending a kiss to someone.
  • noun The hallmark sound of a fretless bass guitar played with a certain technique, where treble frequencies increase gradually after the attack.

Etymologies

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Onomatopoeic. From the sound made when kissing, or the sound of a fretless bass.

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  • heathery uses this

    February 2, 2007

  • Especially the air kiss of luvvies, ie actors.

    December 24, 2008

  • As articulated so beautifully by the Shangri-Las:

    Gonna walk right up to him,

    Give him a great big kiss.

    MMWAH!

    Tell him that I love 'im.

    Tell him that I care.

    Tell him that I'll always be there.

    December 24, 2008

  • Here's a video, in case you were born too late.

    ""What color are his eyes?"

    "I don't know, he's always wearing shades."

    Mmmmm...

    December 24, 2008