Assmosis

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy. slang, uncountable, vulgar

    "On the professional end, some teachers can become disillusioned by the political game playing in public schools (you know, how certain teachers get promotions by "assmosis" rather than hard work)."

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"On the professional end, some teachers can become disillusioned by the political game playing in public schools (you know, how certain teachers get promotions by "assmosis" rather than hard work)."

Etymology

Blend of ass + osmosis. Compare ass-kissing and ass-licking.

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