Meaning of the word "kiss ass" in English

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kiss ass

US /kɪs æs/
UK /kɪs æs/
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Idiom

1.

to behave in an excessively subservient way in order to please someone in authority

Example:
He's always kissing ass to the boss to get a promotion.
I hate how some colleagues just kiss ass instead of doing real work.
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