assmosis

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Meaning · English

The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

On the professional end, some teachers can become disillusioned by the political game playing in public schools (you know, how certain teachers get promotions by "assmosis" rather than hard work).

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “assmosis” mean?

The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.

Is “assmosis” formal or informal?

assmosis is generally slang, vulgar.