Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lick-ass
noun
/ˈlɪkˌæs/
Definition
A person who flatters or ingratiates themselves to someone in authority, often for personal gain.
Examples
- She’s such a lick-ass; always trying to impress the boss.
- John is a lick-ass who will do anything to be in the good books of management.
- People see him as a lick-ass because he never speaks his mind.
Meaning
A slang term used to describe someone who is excessively sycophantic or obsequious, often to gain favor or advantages.
Synonyms
- sycophant
- fawning
- flatterer
- toady
- brown-noser
