ass-kissery

English

Etymology

From ass-kiss(ing) +‎ -ery.

Pronunciation

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Noun

ass-kissery (uncountable)

  1. (informal, vulgar) Synonym of ass-kissing.
    • 2022, Christopher Shank, No More Adventurers, Pittsburgh, PA: Dorrance Publishing, →ISBN, page 13:
      The farmhand wondered if he had laid Tom’s particular brand of ass-kissery on a bit too thick, but the mayor flashed him a relieved grin and nodded, excusing himself and disappearing further into the house.