assmosis

English

Etymology

Blend of ass +‎ osmosis. Compare ass-kissing and ass-licking.

Noun

assmosis (uncountable)

  1. (vulgar, slang) The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.
    • 1999 January 8, jnrbaer, “Re: Beware of Trivial Progress”, in bit.listserv.autism‎[1] (Usenet):
      On the professional end, some teachers can become disillusioned by the political game playing in public schools (you know, how certain teachers get promotions by "assmosis" rather than hard work).
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