Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kiss-ass
noun
/ˈkɪs ˌæs/
Definition
A person who flatters or ingratiates themselves with someone in power to gain favor.
Examples
- He’s such a kiss-ass; he always agrees with the boss, no matter what.
- She was tired of the kiss-ass behavior in the office and preferred honesty over flattery.
- The team was filled with kiss-asses, making it hard for true talent to shine.
Meaning
To be overly submissive or sycophantic towards someone, often in a way that seems insincere.
Synonyms
- sycophant
- flatterer
- yes-man
- brown-noser
