suck-up Antonyms
Meaning of suck-up
suck-up (v)
take in, also metaphorically
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
suck-up
a person who is ingratiating or fawning
suck-up Sentence Examples
- I can't stand the office suck-up who's always trying to impress the boss.
- He's such a suck-up; he'll do anything to get on the teacher's good side.
- Being a suck-up won't get you far in life; people see through that behavior.
- She's constantly sucking up to her wealthy relatives in hopes of inheriting their fortune.
- I refuse to be a suck-up just to get ahead in my career; I'd rather earn my success through hard work.
- It's annoying how he's always sucking up to celebrities, hoping for some recognition.
- The boss clearly favors the suck-up employees who constantly praise him.
- Sucking up to authority figures might work temporarily, but it won't earn you genuine respect.
- I can't believe he's still trying to suck up to her after all the times she's rejected him.
- The politician's constant sucking up to wealthy donors is transparent and off-putting.
FAQs About the word suck-up
take in, also metaphorically, ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior, try to gain favor by cringing or flatteringa person who is ingratiating or f
kiss up to, defer,fuss, curry favor, drool, apple-polish, kowtow, submit, ingratiate, toady
despise, challenge, scorn, disdain, jibe, scoff,jeer, brave, defy,gibe
I can't stand the office suck-up who's always trying to impress the boss.
He's such a suck-up; he'll do anything to get on the teacher's good side.
Being a suck-up won't get you far in life; people see through that behavior.
She's constantly sucking up to her wealthy relatives in hopes of inheriting their fortune.
