Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arse-licking
adjective
/ɑːsˈlɪk.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of excessively flattering or adulating someone, usually to gain favor or advantage.
Examples
- His arse-licking behavior made him unpopular among his colleagues.
- She was tired of the arse-licking that seemed necessary to get ahead.
Meaning
To engage in sycophantic behavior, often seen as insincere and overly eager to please someone in authority.
Synonyms
- sycophantic
- fawning
- obsequious
- flattering
