sucked up

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Definition of sucked up in English English dictionary

suck up
To absorb fluid

The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge.

suck up
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.

suck up
Attempt to gain advantage by behaving obsequiously
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take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
suck up
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman"
suck up
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
suck up
toady, fawn over, butter up, adulate someone in order to gain favor or advantage by behaving obsequiously
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