Lick my ass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lick my ass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-12 01:01

Meaning of Lick my ass (redirected from lick (someone's) ass )

Synonyms:

fawn over someone , lick one's boots

Lick (someone's) ass American rude slang

To insincerely praise or act obsequiously towards someone, especially who is rich or powerful, to get that person to like or support you.

 

He licked the boss's ass with the hope of getting promoted.

I feel like this salesman is just licking my ass, trying to persuade me into buying his product.

You won't get ahead by licking the boss's ass like that. She detests bootlickers.

Other phrases about:

kiss someone's ass

To fawn over or flatter someone, especially someone in greater authority.

pitch woo

1. To flirt with someone through romantic gestures

2. To seek one's attention or favor through promises, entreaties

fawn (all) over (one)

To pay a lot of compliments insincerely or flatter some to gain some positive response

egg sucker

Used to indicate a flatterer or a sycophant. 

butter up

To praise or say pleasant things to someone to gain or ask for a favor.

Grammar and Usage of Lick (someone's) ass

Verb Forms

  • licked (someone's) ass
  • licking (someone's) ass

The verb "lick" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Lick (someone's) ass

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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