kiss-up

Meaning

One who flatters a supervisor, or superior, in order to get special attention

Example

Joe got that promotion because he was a kiss-up, not because he knew the job.

Joe got that promotion because he was a kiss-up, not because he knew the job.

Practice tips

• Practice kiss-up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.

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