Kiss-ass

//ˈkɪsˌæs// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior. Canada, US, slang

Synonyms

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apple polisherass-lickerasskisserasslickerbootlickbrownnose

Etymology

From kiss + ass.

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