arse-licking

arse-licking
AdjSycophantic behaviour.
NounAn 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."

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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 Thesaurus: cheating, dishonest and insincere behavioursynonym… …   Useful english dictionary

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

  • Arse-licking — sycophantic; extremely good: the most arse licking bass you ll ever hear …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • arse-licking — Australian Slang sycophantic; extremely good: the most arse licking bass you ll ever hear …   English dialects glossary

  • 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

  • arse-licker — noun [countable] [singular arse licker plural arse lickers] Thesaurus: people who are considered dishonest or insinceresynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

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

  • arse-licker — arse .licker n BrE spoken not polite someone who is always very nice to people in authority because he or she wants to be liked by them used to show disapproval >arse licking n [U] …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 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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