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Kiss Up

Definition:

Kiss up is a colloquial term used to describe someone who excessively flatters or ingratiates themselves to gain favor with a person in a position of power or authority.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The individual who engages in excessive flattery.
• Verb: The act of excessively flattering or ingratiating oneself.

Senses:

1. Sense 1: (Noun) A person who ingratiates themselves for personal gain.
2. Sense 2: (Verb) To flatter or ingratiate oneself excessively.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Mark is such a kiss up. He always compliments the boss to get ahead.
2. Don't be a kiss up. It's better to earn respect through hard work.

Verb:

1. Susan kissed up to her professor in hopes of receiving a better grade.
2. My coworker always kisses up to the manager, hoping for a promotion.

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