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Meaning of kiss-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

colloquial

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

kiss, cuddle or torture kissa kissability Kissable kissableness kissage

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