suck-up

[US]/[ˈsʌk ʌp]/
[UK]/[ˈsʌk ʌp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To flatter someone in order to gain favor.; To act in a way that is excessively flattering to someone.
n.A person who tries to gain favor with someone by flattering them.; Someone who is excessively flattering to superiors.

Phrases & Collocations

suck-ups

big suck-up

total suck-up

suck-up artist

was a suck-up

become a suck-up

Example Sentences

he's such a suck-up, always agreeing with the boss.

don't be a suck-up to get a promotion; earn it.

she's constantly sucking up to the client to secure the deal.

i hate people who suck up to authority figures.

he's just a suck-up trying to impress everyone.

the new intern was a blatant suck-up to the senior staff.

stop sucking up to me; i don't need your flattery.

it's annoying when people suck up to get ahead.

he's a suck-up, always flattering the professor.

she tried to suck up to the manager with gifts.

don't be a suck-up; be yourself and be genuine.

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