kiss up

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Definition of kiss up in English English dictionary: to pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention
Yes, I watched Joe kissing up the boss and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!.; To pay false flattery
He kisses up more than he works.
kiss up to: To pay false flattery to; to flatter in excess
kiss-up: One who flatters a supervisor, or superior, in order to get special attention
Joe got that promotion because he was a kiss-up, not because he knew the job.
kiss-up: Form of kiss up: to pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention
Yes, I watched Joe kissing-up to that fat-ass and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!.
kiss up to: {f} (Canadian & USA) try to gain favor through obsequious behavior, behave fawningly towards

kiss up

Turkish pronunciation

kîs ʌp

/ˈkəs ˈəp/ /ˈkɪs ˈʌp/

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