suck-up

noun

\ ˈsək-ˌəp

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Definition of suck-up

: a person who is ingratiating or fawning a suck-up to the teacher

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The first known use of suck-up was in 1970

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suck-up

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English Language Learners Definition of suck-up

US, informal + disapproving : a person who tries to get the approval of someone in authority by saying and doing helpful and friendly things that are not sincere

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