kissing cousin
The term "kissing cousin" can describe both a distant relative with whom one shares familiarity and a metaphorical relationship indicating similarity.
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Definition
B2Family
(informal, old-fashioned)A distant relative, such as a second cousin, with whom one is familiar enough to greet with a kiss.
Example
- At the family reunion, she greeted her kissing cousin with a warm hug and a peck on the cheek.
B2General
(figurative, informal)Something that is closely related or very similar to another thing.
Example
- The two programming languages are kissing cousins, sharing many similar features and syntax.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kissing cousin":
first cousinsecond cousinsesquiple first cousinmaternal cousinpaternal cousinfirst cousin twice removedfirst cousin once removedfirst cousin thrice removedsoul kisstongue kisssecond cousin once removed