kiss-up en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from kiss up.
Meanings
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(colloquial) One who flatters a supervisor, or superior, in order to get special attention
Joe got that promotion because he was a kiss-up, not because he knew the job.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kiss-ups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |