noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who succumbs to authority, doing whatever authority figures ask and attempting to please them in every possible way; (by extension) any contemptible person. US, slang, vulgar

   "If they’re to make anything of themselves, they must instead become ass-lickers, lap dogs and sycophants."

2. 2
   Someone who performs anilingus. US, literally, slang, vulgar

Synonyms

All synonyms

adulatoranilinguistapple polisherarse-kisserarse-lickerass-kisser

Example

More examples

"If they’re to make anything of themselves, they must instead become ass-lickers, lap dogs and sycophants."

Etymology

Said because the ass is considered vulgar and being willing to kiss another's is considered a sign of submission and patronage.

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