Arse-licker

Arse-licker

ARSE-LICKER /หˆarse-lickษ™/ /หˆษ‘หs lษชkษ™/
Noun 46

A sycophant or brown-noser

Example Sentences

"He's such an arse-licker to the boss."
"Stop being an arse-licker!"
"That arse-licker will do anything for a promotion."

Etymology & History

From verb 'arse-lick' + '-er' suffix. First recorded in 1951. Offensive term for someone who is obsequiously flattering.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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