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suck up

/sʌk ʌp/ /sʌk ʌp/
phrasal verb Social Informal
General
  1. 1 (içine) çekmek, emmek

Definition (English)

To pull liquid, dust or air into something.

Example Sentences

  1. The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dust under the bed.
    Elektrikli süpürge yatağın altındaki bütün tozu çekti.
  2. Plants suck up water through their roots.
    Bitkiler suyu kökleriyle emer.
Informal
  1. 1 yağ çekmek, yaltaklanmak, dalkavukluk etmek

Definition (English)

To try to gain favor by flattering someone.

Example Sentences

  1. He always tries to suck up to the manager.
    Her zaman müdüre yağ çekmeye çalışır.
  2. Stop sucking up to her; it's embarrassing.
    Ona yaltaklanmayı bırak; bu utanç verici.

Synonyms

flatterbrown-nosebutter upingratiatefawnkowtow

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