kiss ass:

1. To act submissively or obsequiously towards people of influence or power in order to gain position or favor .

2. Derogatory name for a servile self-seeker who hopes to gain favor and approval by praising, flattering and fawning over rich, powerful, or influential people. See sycophant for synonyms.

QUOTES:

(1) Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) to Stuart (James Spader) in Wolf (1997):
-- Will:' You are such a polished ass-kisser it takes my breath away .'
-- Stuart: ' I kiss 'em like I see 'em .'

(2) Marty (Peter MacNicol) and Newton Davis (Steve Martin) as the boss walks by in Housesitter (1992): ' If I could find the right doctor I would have my lips permanently sown to his ass .'

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