What Is Kissing on the Neck Called?
Hickey. Other names. Kiss mark, love bite, bug bite. Hickeys on the neck.

What is it called when you kiss someone on the neck?

Love Bite/Hickey

More of a sucking action than kissing, a love bite or hickey is one to plant on your partner's neck. This type of kiss indicates your romantic desire for your partner.

Does a kiss on the neck mean anything?

Neck Kiss

The neck is one of the most sensual parts of the body, and kissing the neck is usually seen as a very intimate and erotic gesture. There is absolutely nothing platonic about these types of kisses and can definitely be seen as a sign of flirtation, should you receive it from someone you're not seeing.

Chloe Bennett

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