kiss up

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

kissed up kisses up 三单 kisses up kissing up kissing up 现在分词 kissed up 过去式 kissed up 过去分词

别名

kiss-up

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.

    习语 及物

    Yes, I watched Joe kissing up the boss and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!

  2. 2.

    To pay false flattery.

    习语 不及物

    He kisses up more than he works.