arse-licking

arse-licking
Adj. Sycophantic behaviour.
Noun. An act of sycophantic behaviour. E.g."If he keeps giving the boss an arse licking at the rate he's currently doing, then he'll be first in line for a promotion."

English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.

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  • arse-licking — UK / US noun [uncountable] British offensive, showing disapproval the behaviour of someone who is too pleasant and helpful to someone in authority, in order to get what they want Derived word: arse licker noun countable Word forms arse licker :… …   English dictionary

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  • arse kissing — or arse licking noun • • • Main Entry: ↑arse …   Useful english dictionary

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  • arse — n. & v. (US ass) coarse sl. n. the buttocks. v.intr. (usu. foll. by about, around) play the fool. Phrases and idioms: arse hole 1 the anus. 2 offens. a term of contempt for a person. arse licking obsequiousness for the purpose of gaining favour;… …   Useful english dictionary

  • arse-licker — See: arse licking …   English dictionary

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