lamer el culo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to lick the ass”. Said because the ass is considered vulgar and being willing to kiss another's is considered a sign of submission and patronage.

Verb

lamer el culo (first-person singular present lamo el culo, first-person singular preterite lamí el culo, past participle lamido el culo)

1. (idiomatic, vulgar, derogatory) to kiss ass (US), to kiss arse (UK); to brownnose, to suck up

   Synonyms: hacer la pelota, pelotear

Related terms

• lameculismo
• lameculos

 

See also

• beso negro

Further reading

• “lamer el culo a alguien”, in Diccionario de la lengua española [Dictionary of the Spanish Language] (in Spanish), 23rd edition, Royal Spanish Academy, 2014 October 16