kiss ass

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kis as]
- /kɪs æs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kis as]
- /kɪs æs/

Definitions of kiss ass words

verb with object kiss ass to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek. 1
verb with object kiss ass to join lips with in this way: She kissed him and left. 1
verb with object kiss ass to touch gently or lightly: The breeze kissed her face. 1
verb with object kiss ass to put, bring, take, etc., by, or as if by, kissing: She kissed the baby's tears away. 1
verb with object kiss ass Billiards, Pool. (of a ball) to make slight contact with or brush (another ball). 1
verb without object kiss ass to join lips in respect, affection, love, passion, etc.: They kissed passionately. 1

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Origin of kiss ass

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English kissen to kiss, Old English cyssan (cognate with German küssen, Old Norse kyssa), derivative of Old English coss a kiss; cognate with Old Norse koss, German Küss

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Parts of speech for Kiss ass

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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kiss ass popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for kiss ass

verb kiss ass

apple-polish — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
bootlick — to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp someone in authority); toady
curry favor — to try to win favor by flattery, fawning, etc.
flatter — to make flat.
toady — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.

noun kiss ass

apple-polisher — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
flunky — a male servant in livery.
lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
minion — a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.

All 22 Synonyms of kiss ass