English-Finnish translations for kiss up

• mielistellä

Definition of kiss up

• to pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention
• To pay false flattery

Examples

• Yes, I watched Joe kissing up the boss and was very annoyed when he got my promotion!
• He kisses up more than he works.

Related words

• kiss up to
• kiss and make up
• wake up with kisses