kiss ass

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(Adult / Slang)

2. Derogatory name for a servile self-seeker who hopes to gain favor and approval by praising, flattering and fawning over rich, powerful, or influential people. See sycophant for synonyms.

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(1) Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) to Stuart (James Spader) in Wolf (1997):
-- Will:' You are such a polished ass-kisser it takes my breath away.'
-- Stuart: ' I kiss 'em like I see 'em.'

(2) Marty (Peter MacNicol) and Newton Davis (Steve Martin) as the boss walks by in Housesitter (1992): ' If I could find the right doctor I would have my lips permanently sown to his ass.'

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