kissing someone's ass

A form of kiss someone's ass — To flatter someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner, and to support their every opinion to gain their favor.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of kiss someone's ass
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