Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ass-kisser

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: as-s-kiss-er
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who kisses ass (who acts obsequiously in order to gain another's favor).

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

Usage

Inflected Forms

ass-kissers (plural) ass kisser (alternative)

Synonyms

sycophant toady crawler lackey

Questions

What does ass-kisser mean?: Someone who kisses ass (who acts obsequiously in order to gain another's favor).

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