Definition
To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion to gain their favor.
Origins
Said because the ass is considered vulgar and being willing to kiss another's is considered a sign of submission and patronage.
In Context
- "[…] Mr. Trump said he would not tell a “vicious joke” about the chief justice, who was present. “I’m going to kiss his ass for a long time,” the president said. That strategy did not seem to work."
Also Said As
- brownnose
- kiss someone's ring
- lick someone's ass
- apple-polish
- bootlick
- bow and scrape
- brownnose
- butter up
- dickride
- duchess
- fawn
- fawn over
- fellate
- flannel
- honey around
- honey up
- kiss someone's ass
- kiss someone's ring
- kiss up
- kowtow
- lick someone's ass
- lick someone's balls
- overflatter
- overpraise
- overrate
- suck up
- toady
See Also
- kiss ass
- asskisser
- asslicker