assmosis

English

Etymology

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

Noun

assmosis (uncountable)

1. (vulgar, slang) The act of gaining favour or advantage through sycophancy.
   • 1999 January 8, jnrbaer, “Re: Beware of Trivial Progress”, in bit.listserv.autism‎^[1] (Usenet):

     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).