kiss and cry



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kiss and cry

An area in an ice skating rink where figure skaters rest while awaiting their results after a competitive performance. So named because competitors typically celebrate or commiserate (depending on their performance) with coaches, friends, or family in this location. After a terrific performance, Katy is heading to the kiss and cry to wait with her coach while the judges tally their marks.
See also: and, cry, kiss

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TeuvoTE-oo-voFinnish
PhillipFIL-ipEnglish
Yildiz-Turkish
Otokar-Czech
Fidelia[fi'di:ljə]
Archy['a:tʃi]