Cool MateMeaning of Suck-up
A person who flatters someone in authority to gain favor.
In simple words: A person who tries to please someone to gain favor.
Suck-up in a sentence
- He's such a suck-up, always agreeing with the boss.
- Everyone knows she's just a suck-up trying to get a promotion.
- I can't stand those suck-ups who never share their true opinion.
- Being a suck-up won't earn you real respect from your peers.
- John is a suck-up; he brought snacks for the whole team just to impress the manager.
How to use Suck-up
Used in casual conversation to describe someone who flatters others. It's usually negative and not appropriate in professional contexts.
Grammar pattern
suck-up + to + object
Memory hint
Think of someone literally sucking up praise to gain approval.
Related words
Collocations with Suck-up
- suck-up to someone
- be a suck-up
- a total suck-up
Synonyms for Suck-up
- sycophant
- flatterer
- toady
- brown-noser
Common mistakes with Suck-up
- Confused with 'suck up to' as a noun
- Used positively instead of negatively
- Incorrectly capitalized in sentences
Suck-up appears in
Suck-up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متملق
شخص يحاول إرضاء شخص ما لكسب ودّه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চাটুকার
যে ব্যক্তি সুবিধা পাওয়ার জন্য কাউকে খুশি করার চেষ্টা করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Schleimer, Arschkriecher
Jemand, der versucht, jemandem zu gefallen, um Gunst zu erlangen.
- SpanishEspañol
Chupamedias, lamebotas, pelagatos
Alguien que intenta complacer a alguien para obtener favores.
- Persianفارسی
چاپلوس
شخصی که سعی میکند کسی را راضی کند تا محبتش را جلب کند.
- FrenchFrançais
Lèche-cul, fayot
Quelqu'un qui essaie de plaire à quelqu'un pour obtenir des faveurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चमचा, चाटुकार
कोई व्यक्ति जो पक्ष हासिल करने के लिए किसी को खुश करने की कोशिश करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Leccapiedi, Adulatore
Qualcuno che cerca di compiacere qualcun altro per ottenere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Puxa-saco, Lambe-botas
Alguém que tenta agradar outra pessoa para conseguir um favor.
- RussianРусский
Подлиза
Человек, который старается угодить кому-то, чтобы получить расположение.
- Urduاردو
خوشامدی، چاپلوس
ایسا شخص جو خوشامد کرے تاکہ کوئی فائدہ حاصل کر سکے
- Chinese中文
拍马屁的人, 谄媚者
一个为了讨好别人而努力取悦别人的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Suck-up
What does Suck-up mean?
A person who tries to please someone to gain favor.
What is the definition of Suck-up?
A person who flatters someone in authority to gain favor.
How do you use Suck-up in a sentence?
He's such a suck-up, always agreeing with the boss.
Can you give another example of Suck-up?
Everyone knows she's just a suck-up trying to get a promotion.
What are synonyms for Suck-up?
Common alternatives include sycophant, flatterer, toady, brown-noser.
What words go with Suck-up?
It commonly pairs with suck-up to someone, be a suck-up, a total suck-up.
What are common mistakes when using Suck-up?
Confused with 'suck up to' as a noun Used positively instead of negatively Incorrectly capitalized in sentences
How do you pronounce Suck-up?
US: //ˈsʌk.ʌp//, UK: //ˈsʌk.ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Suck-up formal or informal?
"Suck-up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Suck-up?
Used in casual conversation to describe someone who flatters others. It's usually negative and not appropriate in professional contexts.