kissing friend; kissing partner
Wasei-eigo term for a friend with whom one has a kissing relationship, without romantic commitment. Casual and somewhat colloquial.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from kiss friend
She seems to have several kissing friends.
Is a kissing friend different from a romantic partner?
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'kiss' and 'friend'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Japanese youth culture.