A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.
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- Biblical: Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'kiss of death':
kiss of death | Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc. |
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