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Definitions by The Hopeful Guy

Tiss (noun) — /tɪs/
1. The act of texting in stupid situations — often when one should be paying attention to real life instead.
2. A modern reflex where the need to stay digitally connected overrides common sense.

Tiss (verb)
To text when you absolutely shouldn’t — like while crossing the street, in the middle of a conversation, or at a breath-taking sunset.
‘He almost walked into the fountain while tissing again.’

‘Don’t tiss, you’ll miss the moment!’
Tiss by The Hopeful Guy October 23, 2025