Suck up

verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo absorb (fluid).

"The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge."

2.verb(chiefly with "to") To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

"Jimmy sucked up to the English teacher hoping he would get an A."

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