suck up - Meaning in Malayalam

Practice

suck up - Meaning in Malayalam

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

13

We are constantly improving our dictionaries. Still, it is possible that some words are not available. You can ask other members in forums, or send us email. We will try and help.

Definitions and Meaning of suck up in English

suck up verb

1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

   Synonyms

   bootlick, fawn, fawn, kotow, kowtow, toady, truckle

   Example

   • "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
2. take in, also metaphorically

   Synonyms

   absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, take in, take up

   ഊറിയെടുക്കുക, ...Subscribe

   Examples

   • "She drew strength from the minister's words"
   • "The sponge absorbs water well"
3. ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior

   Synonyms

   cotton up, cozy up, play up, shine up, sidle up

   Example

   • "She is playing up to the chairman"

Description

In modern English, sycophant denotes an "insincere flatterer" and is used to refer to someone practising sycophancy. The word has its origin in the legal system of Classical Athens. Most legal cases of the time were brought by private litigants as there was no police force and only a limited number of officially appointed public prosecutors. By the fifth century BC this practice had given rise to abuse by "sycophants": litigants who brought unjustified prosecutions. The word retains the same meaning ('slanderer') in Modern Greek, French, and Italian. In modern English, the meaning of the word has shifted to its present usage.

Also see "Sycophancy" on Wikipedia

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

English tenses

Knowing English tenses for a beginner is considered important. However, it is not really important for someone who speaks English on a regular basis… Read more »

Basic conversation skills (for Hindi learners)

Learn Hindi with the help of these skills. Learn to use the right words and sentences in different situations. Read more »

Punctuation marks

Punctuation marks help the reader understand the meaning of the text better. Without a punctuation mark, writings look very disorganized. Read this… Read more »

Read more articles »