kissing cousin

• Pariente lo bastante cercano como para besarlo al saludar o, en un sentido más amplio, algo estrechamente relacionado o semejante en naturaleza a otra cosa.

A relative who is close enough to be kissed as a greeting, or more broadly, something that is closely related or similar in nature to another thing.

1. Distant relativeC1informalamerican

   A relative who is not closely related, often one with whom a relationship is considered acceptable.

   Pariente lejano

   • She is a kissing cousin, not a sibling.
   • In some cultures, marrying a kissing cousin is allowed.
   • He introduced her as his kissing cousin from the countryside.

2. Similar thingC1informalamerican

   Something that is closely related or similar to another thing.

   primo hermano (figurado)

   • Jazz and blues are kissing cousins in the music world.
   • The two political parties are kissing cousins on economic policy.
   • In terms of taste, these two dishes are kissing cousins.