Seek or gain favor by fawning or flattery. Also put as kiss up to, a euphemistic blend of kiss ass and suck up to.
Examples:
- I am not going to kiss ass to get the raise I deserve.
Origin: First recorded 1705 as kiss arse
Synonyms: kiss up to
Seek or gain favor by fawning or flattery. Also put as kiss up to, a euphemistic blend of kiss ass and suck up to.
Examples:
Origin: First recorded 1705 as kiss arse
Synonyms: kiss up to