English Explanatory Dictionary

kiss-ass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪsˌæs/ En-US-kissass.wav

Word forms

kiss-ass kiss-asses

Etymology

From kiss + ass.

Synonyms

buttkisser buttlicker asslicker asskisser

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