"kiss-ass" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɪsˌæs/ [US] Audio: En-US-kissass.wav [US] Forms: kiss-asses [plural]
Etymology: kiss + ass Etymology templates: {{compound|en|kiss|ass}} kiss + ass Head templates: {{en-noun}} kiss-ass (plural kiss-asses)
  1. (Canada, US, slang) An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior. Tags: Canada, US, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: buttkisser, buttlicker, asslicker, asskisser

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