kiss of death

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kis uhv, ov deth]
- /kɪs ʌv, ɒv dɛθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kis uhv, ov deth]
- /kɪs ʌv, ɒv dɛθ/

Definitions of kiss of death words

noun kiss of death a fatal or destructive relationship or action: The support of the outlawed group was the kiss of death to the candidate. 1
noun kiss of death sth with a destructive effect 1
singular noun kiss of death If you say that a particular event is the kiss of death for something, you mean that it is certain to make them fail or be a disaster. 0
noun kiss of death an act or relationship that has fatal or disastrous consequences 0
noun kiss of death an action or quality, often seemingly helpful, which is actually harmful or ruinous 0
noun kiss of death A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence. 0

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Origin of kiss of death

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Kiss of death

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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kiss of death popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for kiss of death

noun kiss of death

clincher — A clincher is a fact or argument that finally proves something, settles a dispute, or helps someone achieve a victory.
knockout — Informal. a person or thing overwhelmingly attractive, appealing, or successful.
coup de grace — A coup de grace is an action or event which finally destroys something, for example an institution, which has been gradually growing weaker.
deathblow — a thing or event that destroys life or hope, esp suddenly

All 4 Synonyms of kiss of death