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suck up

The correct spelling is suck up.

How to pronounce suck up

verb

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The correct spelling is suck up. To absorb (fluid). For example: "The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge."

Usage Examples

The dry soil sucked up water like a sponge.

Jimmy sucked up to the English teacher hoping he would get an A.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To absorb (fluid).
  2. 2.(chiefly with "to") To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.

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