kiss-ass

English

/ˈkɪsˌæs/

noun
Definitions
  • (North America) An obsequious person that tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior.

Etymology

Compound from English kiss + English ass (buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse).

Origin

English

ass

Gloss

buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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