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sucking up

/ˈsʌkɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

suck upverb

sucking up

Gerund

sucked up

Past Simple

sucked up

Past Participle

sucking up

Gerund

/sʌk ʌp/

He always tries to suck up to the boss.

Он всегда пытается подлизываться к начальнику.

The vacuum cleaner can suck up all the dust.

Пылесос может всасывать всю пыль.

Additional translations

лизать зад

Synonyms

curry favor

suck upverb

To draw in or absorb a liquid or substance by suction.

The vacuum cleaner can suck up all the dust from the carpet.

To ingratiate oneself with someone by excessive flattery or sycophantic behavior.

He always tries to suck up to the boss by complimenting her on everything.