Butt swabbery

Definition

The act of extreme, over-the-top flattery and ingratiating behavior—basically ass-kissing upgraded to an intensive, grosser, and more theatrical level of brown-nosing.

Example Usage

The intern was committing serious butt swabbery every time the boss walked into the room.

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