Sekirov Dictionary

kiss up

verb 2
kiss-up noun 1
forms 4

verb2

•
To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.
- Yes, I watched Joe kissing up the boss and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!
•
To pay false flattery.
- He kisses up more than he works.

kiss-up noun1

•
(informal) 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

kissed up · kissing up · kisses up · kiss-ups

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