lameculos

Spanish

Alternative forms

  • lambeculos (Mexico, Uruguay)
  • lambeculo (Argentina, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Uruguay)

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of lame (“to lick”) +‎ culos (“asses/arses”). Compare French lèche-cul. Said because the ass is considered vulgar and being willing to kiss another's is considered a sign of submission and patronage.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lameˈkulos/ [la.meˈku.los]
  • Rhymes: -ulos
  • Syllabification: la‧me‧cu‧los

Noun

lameculos m or f by sense (plural lameculos)

  1. (vulgar, derogatory) ass-licker (US), arse-licker (UK), asskisser, (US), arse-kisser (UK), brown noser, toady, sycophant, yes man
    Synonyms: lamebotas, pelotilla, pelota, arrastrado, chupamedias

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