Try to impress or please someone; be attentive to someone in hopes of gaining favor.
Examples:
- George was always shining up to the teacher.
Origin: Late 1800s
Synonyms: curry favor with, suck up to, butter up
Try to impress or please someone; be attentive to someone in hopes of gaining favor.
Examples:
Origin: Late 1800s
Synonyms: curry favor with, suck up to, butter up