English · Slang Attested

kiss-ass

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “kiss-ass” mean?

An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior.

Is “kiss-ass” formal or informal?

kiss-ass is generally slang.

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