suck up

verb

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

sop up(English)soak up(English)absorb(English)suck(English)shine up(English)imbibe(English)cozy up(English)kotow(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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