How to Pronounce "kiss up to"
expression
KISS-up-too, KISS-up-tuh, KISS-up-tih
kiss-UP-too
Definition
To act very nice or flatter someone, especially someone in power, in order to gain a personal advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
kˈɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KISS-up-too, KISS-up-tuh, KISS-up-tih
UK
kiss-UP-too
Listen in Context
He always kisses up to the boss to get special treatment.
You don't need to kiss up to your teacher; just do your work well.
Some people kiss up to important guests at parties.
Stop trying to kiss up to her—she sees right through it.