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Full form of KISS: Here, we are going to learn about the KISS, KISS – which is an abbreviation of Keep It Simple, Stupid in Email jargon, etc. By Anushree Goswami Last updated : March 31, 2024

KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid

KISS is an abbreviation of "Keep It Simple, Stupid".

It is an expression, which is commonly used in messaging or chatting on social media networking sites like Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, and Gmail, etc. It is used to indicate a circumstance on the social media online chat when during a conversation a person wants to say to the other person that "Keep it simple, stupid and don't make it complicated". So, normally it shows that either he or she on the social media platform regard as likely to give suggestions to someone.

Although it's quite easy to understand, sometimes some people compare it with the word 'KISS' which belongs to the emotions of love. Therefore, sometimes it creates a lot of confusion and people use it for fun as well.

Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS) Examples

Example of online conversation:

1. Person1: Hi...  
2. Person2: Hi...  
3. Person1: So, all set?
4. Person2: Yeah, I kept so many surprises you can’t even think of.
5. Person1: Hey, KISS.
6. Person2: WHAT?
7. Person1: I am saying, Keep it Simple, Stupid.
8. Person2: Oh ok, give me suggestions then.
9. Person1: Ok.  

KISS as a replacement for "Keep It Simple, Stupid"

This kind of circumstance normally arises in conversations of social media online chatting or messaging. Now, these days, the demands of acronyms are very high on social media online chatting or messaging, so the users usually use KISS as a replacement for "Keep It Simple, Stupid".

While this slang is very common in gaming and chatting platform, still many are unaware of this slang.

So, from now whenever you want to suggest someone keep something simple or want to make fun with your friend, just use KISS.

Thanks for reading.