Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

assmosis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ass-mo-sis
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"On the professional end, some teachers can become disillusioned by the political game playing in public schools (you know, how certain teachers get promotions by "assmosis" rather than hard work)."

Etymology

Blend of ass + osmosis. Compare ass-kissing and ass-licking.

Usage

Questions

What does assmosis mean?: The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.
Where does assmosis come from?: Blend of ass + osmosis. Compare ass-kissing and ass-licking.

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