kiss ass
kiss ass verb: to flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.
Verb
kiss ass (third-person singular simple present kisses ass, present participle kissing ass, simple past and past participle kissed ass)
- to flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.
- Synonyms:
- kiss up, kiss up to, lick someone's ass, lick someone's balls, lick someone's boots, suck up, suck up to, suck someone's cock
Synonyms of kiss ass
Forms of kiss ass
| third-person singular present | kisses ass |
|---|---|
| present participle | kissing ass |
| past participle | kissed ass |
| past | kissed ass |
| alternative form | kiss arse |
| alternative form | kiss someone's ass |
| alternative form | kiss someone's arse |
Questions about kiss ass
- What does kiss ass mean?
- Kiss ass means to flatter or perform favors excessively, especially to receive preferential treatment from a boss or other superior; to behave obsequiously.
- What part of speech is kiss ass?
- Kiss ass is a verb.
- What is the past tense of kiss ass?
- The past tense of kiss ass is kissed ass.
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