suck up Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb take in, also metaphorically
draw; take up; imbibe; absorb; soak up; take in; suck; sop up.
- The sponge absorbs water well
- She drew strength from the minister's words
verb ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
play up; cotton up; sidle up; cozy up; shine up.
- She is playing up to the chairman
verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
fawn; kowtow; kotow; bootlick; toady; truckle.
- He is always kowtowing to his boss