kissing up

UK
/ˈkɪsɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈkɪsɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

kiss upverb

kissing up

Gerund

kissed up
Past Simple
kissed up
Past Participle
kissing up
Gerund
UK
/kɪs ʌp/
US
/kɪs ʌp/
He always tries to kiss up to the boss to get a promotion.
Он всегда пытается подлизываться к начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.

Definitions

kiss upverb
To flatter or ingratiate oneself with someone, often to gain favor or advantage.
He always kisses up to the boss to get better assignments.