kiss-up
/ˈkɪs ʌp/ · kis·up
noun
- A person who excessively flatters or tries to win favor with someone in a position of authority. The new employee was seen as a kiss-up by her coworkers, always trying to impress the boss with her ideas.
- A person who excessively tries to please or ingratiate themselves with someone. The politician was accused of being a kiss-up to her wealthy donors, always catering to their interests.
verb
- To excessively flatter or try to win favor with someone in a position of authority. She was accused of kissing up to the CEO to get a promotion.
- To excessively try to please or ingratiate oneself with someone. He was seen as kissing up to the wealthy donor to get funding for his project.
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Did you know? The term 'kiss-up' is often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is excessively trying to please or ingratiate themselves with someone in a position of authority, often at the expense of their own integrity or authenticity.