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UK//ˈsʌk.ʌp//US//ˈsʌk.ʌp//

Meaning of You're a suck-up

A person who flatters others to gain approval or favor.

In simple words: You're someone who tries hard to please others to gain favor.

You're a suck-up in a sentence

  • Everyone knows you're just a suck-up to the boss.
  • She called him a suck-up because he always agrees with the teacher.
  • Stop being a suck-up; think for yourself!
  • He's such a suck-up, always complimenting the manager.
  • Being a suck-up might get you short-term gains, but it won’t earn you real respect.

How to use You're a suck-up

This phrase is slang and often used in casual contexts, usually negatively. It's not appropriate in formal settings or when speaking to someone in authority.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a vacuum sucking up things to please someone.

Related words

Collocations with You're a suck-up

  • classic suck-up
  • real suck-up
  • suck-up attitude

Synonyms for You're a suck-up

  • brown-noser
  • toady
  • sycophant
  • flatterer
  • fawn

Common mistakes with You're a suck-up

  • Confused with 'suck' which has different meanings.
  • Used too harshly in situations where constructive criticism is needed.
  • Mispronouncing as 'suck up' instead of 'suck-up'.

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Frequently asked questions about You're a suck-up

What does You're a suck-up mean?

You're someone who tries hard to please others to gain favor.

What is the definition of You're a suck-up?

A person who flatters others to gain approval or favor.

How do you use You're a suck-up in a sentence?

Everyone knows you're just a suck-up to the boss.

Can you give another example of You're a suck-up?

She called him a suck-up because he always agrees with the teacher.

What are synonyms for You're a suck-up?

Common alternatives include brown-noser, toady, sycophant, flatterer, fawn.

What words go with You're a suck-up?

It commonly pairs with classic suck-up, real suck-up, suck-up attitude.

What are common mistakes when using You're a suck-up?

Confused with 'suck' which has different meanings. Used too harshly in situations where constructive criticism is needed. Mispronouncing as 'suck up' instead of 'suck-up'.

How do you pronounce You're a suck-up?

US: //ˈsʌk.ʌp//, UK: //ˈsʌk.ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're a suck-up formal or informal?

"You're a suck-up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You're a suck-up?

This phrase is slang and often used in casual contexts, usually negatively. It's not appropriate in formal settings or when speaking to someone in authority.