Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kiss-ass

/ˈkɪsˌæs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: kiss-ass
IPA: /ˈkɪsˌæs/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

Etymology

From kiss + ass.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɪsˌæs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

kiss-asses (plural)

Synonyms

buttkisser buttlicker asslicker asskisser

Questions

How do you pronounce kiss-ass?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɪsˌæs/.
What does kiss-ass mean?: An obsequious person who tries to win the favor of someone, usually their superior.
Where does kiss-ass come from?: From kiss + ass.

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